Facility and Maintenance Manager

Commander, Navy Installations Command•Groton, CT

16h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Fitness, Sports, and Deployed Forces Support Branch; Fleet Readiness; Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), at SUBASE New London in Groton, Connecticut. The incumbent manages Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) fitness, sports, and/or aquatics facilities and maintenance operations. The position’s time is divided among facility management (50%), administrative duties (20%), and supervision (30%). Facility responsibilities include overseeing maintenance and janitorial services; repairs, projects, renovations, and minor construction; planning and budgeting; inspections; equipment maintenance; safety compliance; and coordination with base and headquarters elements. Administrative responsibilities include preparing procedures and financial plans, managing records and budgets, purchasing supplies and equipment, handling payroll and program operations, and supporting events. Supervisory responsibilities include assigning and directing work, conducting performance reviews, participating in staffing decisions, training staff, addressing performance or disciplinary issues, and supporting equal employment opportunity. The manager directly supervises three to fifteen Recreation Assistant and Maintenance Worker employees.

Requirements

Must pass all applicable records and background checks and successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check; discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check with Inquiries and State Criminal History Repository Check (CNACI) background checks required for positions involving work with children under 18.
Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
Must obtain and maintain CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), Blood-borne Pathogen, and Navy Basic Fitness Certifications within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of safe use and operation of fitness equipment, facility operations, and basic fitness equipment maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of work methods and practices of various building trades.
Knowledge of safety, occupational health, and environmental regulations.
Knowledge of NAF and APF budgets, government procurement procedures, and fiscal, material, and cash management.
Knowledge of recreational equipment sufficient to determine quality and value to MWR, functionally and financially.
Knowledge of NAF operating budgets, procurement processes, and/or credit card holder responsibilities.
Knowledge of applicable DoD, OPNAV, SECNAV, BUPERS, and CNIC instructions and standards, including the CNIC 1710 series and Fitness, Sports & Aquatics Support program standards.
Knowledge of and ability to safely use common hand and powered tools.
Skill in organizing and using available community resources within the program framework.
Skill using Microsoft Office programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties.
Ability to independently perform fitness facility management and related administrative duties.
Ability to prepare clear, concise, and technically sound work-related reports.
Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and/or training.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required.
Starting May 7, 2025, non-affiliated individuals requesting installation access will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of identification.

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance and janitorial services for MWR fitness facilities, which may include fitness centers, gymnasiums, sports fields, aquatics facilities, locker rooms, saunas, laundry rooms, courts, climbing walls, and functional fitness areas.
Manage facility repairs, maintenance projects, renovations, minor construction, alterations, budgeting, contract and bid proposals, facility and project planning, design contracting, project administration and control, and equipment repair and maintenance.
Assist in reviewing and approving drawings and blueprints for fitness facility upgrades and improvements.
Work with the Fitness Program Director and Managers on interior space planning, workstation layout, vehicle access, and space management.
Serve as the point of contact with Base and Headquarters elements on fitness facility construction and maintenance matters.
Conduct regular inspections to ensure equipment operates and is maintained properly, safety regulations are followed, and facilities remain clean and attractive.
Report, log, and schedule repairs of broken fitness equipment, and ensure malfunctioning equipment is secured until repaired.
Recommend acquisitions of fitness center equipment, supplies, and parts.
Ensure operations comply with fire, safety, security, hazardous-materials handling, OSHA, BUMED, OPNAV, OPM, and other applicable policies and instructions.
Handle maintenance trouble calls for fitness centers, gymnasiums, and sports fields.
Prepare standard operating procedures and instructions for programs, operations, and safe equipment use.
Research and plan facility recapitalization and recommend acquisitions in accordance with CNIC Fitness Standards, Navy requirements, and patron needs.
Enter and approve employee time worked and time off in the payroll system and reconcile timecards.
Handle equipment and supply purchasing, maintenance trouble calls, Daily Activity Reports, patronage counts, and other program administration.
Prepare financial plans, maintain records and reports, and exercise authority over the approved budget.
Plan and organize work, manage internal procedures and resources, and promote productivity and economy.
Monitor fitness program facilities and initiate corrective action when needed.
Procure supplies and equipment within spending limits using an authorized NAF credit card.
Respond to questions about Fitness Division and MWR programs.
Provide logistical support for special events and programs.
Direct and assign staff work according to priorities, assignment difficulty and requirements, and employee capabilities.
Conduct annual staff performance reviews and participate in branch staffing decisions.
Ensure staff receive appropriate training and address potential disciplinary or performance issues promptly, taking corrective action as necessary.
Support CNIC’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, foster a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and reprisal, and ensure fair and equitable treatment of staff.
Directly supervise between three and fifteen Recreation Assistant, NF-0189-2, and Maintenance Worker, NA-4749-05, employees.