Facilities & Maintenance Manager (Star Lake Camp & Conference Complex) SLCCC

The Salvation Army USA Eastern Territory; Bloomingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Facilities & Maintenance Manager to lead the Star Lake Camp & Conference Center’s facilities, grounds, and assets.

You will oversee preventive maintenance programs, capital planning, contractor management, and the MaintainX CMMS to ensure safe, welcoming operations aligned with the organization’s mission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive facilities, maintenance, or operations experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with CMMS platforms; MaintainX preferred.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utilities, grounds, fleet, and infrastructure maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, develop, coach, and evaluate maintenance, grounds, housekeeping, and other assigned personnel.
• Monitor departmental performance through KPIs—work-order completion, PM compliance, facility readiness, safety inspections, and project progress.
• Oversee operation, maintenance, repair, and readiness of all buildings, infrastructure, utilities, roads, waterfronts, vehicles, and equipment across Star Lake property.
• Serve as administrator of the MaintainX CMMS, ensuring accurate management of work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, assets, inventory, and documentation.
• Develop and oversee a comprehensive preventive maintenance program to maximize asset reliability and minimize downtime.
• Maintain asset inventories, lifecycle plans, and replacement schedules for long-term stewardship.
• Partner with the Director of Operations on capital planning, budgeting, and oversight of major repairs and improvements.
• Develop, monitor, and administer operating and capital budgets; manage contractor selection and project oversight.
• Ensure OSHA, ACA, and Salvation Army standards compliance; lead emergency preparedness and safety programs.
• Collaborate with program, conference, camping, and divisional staff to ensure facilities are safe, welcoming, and aligned with mission.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Budget management

Contractor management

Safety compliance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management

Construction Management

Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

MaintainX CMMS

Job description

The Facilities & Maintenance Manager provides leadership and oversight for all facilities, maintenance, grounds, infrastructure, utilities, fleet, and asset management activities at Star Lake Camp & Conference Center. The position is responsible for department leadership, preventive maintenance programs, capital planning, contractor management, safety compliance, and administration of the MaintainX computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This role ensures that all facilities are safe, operational, welcoming, and aligned with the mission and operational goals of The Salvation Army.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership

• Leadership & Staff Development
• Lead, supervise, develop, coach, and evaluate maintenance, grounds, housekeeping, and other assigned personnel while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, stewardship, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Performance Measurement & Reporting
• Monitor departmental performance through established key performance indicators (KPIs), including work-order completion rates, preventive maintenance compliance, facility readiness, safety inspections, and project progress.

Operations & Asset Stewardship

• Facility Operations
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, repair, and readiness of all buildings, infrastructure, utilities, roads, waterfronts, recreational assets, vehicles, and equipment throughout the Star Lake property.
• MaintainX Administration
• Serve as administrator of the MaintainX CMMS, ensuring accurate management of work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, inspections, assets, inventory, and departmental documentation.
• Preventive Maintenance Program Management
• Develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive preventive maintenance program that maximizes asset reliability, minimizes downtime, and reduces deferred maintenance.
• Asset Management
• Maintain asset inventories, equipment records, lifecycle plans, and replacement schedules to support long‑term stewardship of facilities and infrastructure.
• Capital Planning & Project Management
• Partner with the Director of Operations to identify, budget, plan, and oversee capital improvement projects and major repairs that enhance safety, operational effectiveness, guest experience, and facility sustainability.
• Budget Management
• Develop, monitor, and administer departmental operating and capital budgets while promoting responsible stewardship of financial resources.
• Contractor & Vendor Management
• Coordinate contractor selection, bid solicitation, project oversight, and vendor performance while ensuring compliance with Salvation Army purchasing requirements and project standards.

Safety, Compliance & Mission Support

• Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ACA, local, state, federal, and Salvation Army standards by maintaining required inspections, permits, certifications, testing, and safety programs.
• Emergency Preparedness & Response
• Provide leadership and coordination during facility‑related emergencies involving utilities, weather events, infrastructure failures, life‑safety systems, and property protection.
• Guest Experience & Ministry Support
• Collaborate with program, conference, camping, and divisional staff to ensure facilities are safe, welcoming, well‑maintained, and prepared to support the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army.

There may be other duties related to the facilities that will need to be completed under the direction of the Director of Operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive facilities, maintenance, or operations experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience using a CMMS platform; MaintainX experience preferred.
• Knowledge of facility systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, utilities, grounds, fleet, and infrastructure maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and communicate effectively with staff, contractors, guests, and organizational leadership.
• Experience managing contractors, capital projects, and departmental budgets.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to operate facility and grounds equipment as needed.