Maintenance Manager - Workforce Housing

lemoinecompany; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LEMOINE is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, reliability, and facility operations for a workforce housing camp. The role focuses on safe, reliable infrastructure during construction, commissioning, and operations, requiring strong technical knowledge and proactive leadership.

You will supervise maintenance staff, coordinate vendors, manage preventive programs, and ensure rapid response to issues to minimize disruption for residents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination considered.
• 5+ years in facilities or maintenance management, in high-occupancy settings.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and controls systems.
• Experience leading teams and managing vendors in active environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance across the camp, including utilities and housing units.
• Respond rapidly to requests, work orders, and emergencies to minimize disruption.
• Develop preventive and corrective maintenance programs for high-occupancy environments.
• Supervise team and coordinate external contractors for safe, quality work.
• Track work orders, costs, inventory, and provide reports to leadership.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and quality standards throughout the camp.
• Support punch-list turnover items and operational readiness.
• Mentor staff and foster accountability and excellence.

Skills

Facilities management

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Leadership

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Communication

Problem solving

On-call support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management

Tools

CMMS

MS Excel

Reading drawings

Job description

About LEMOINE

LEMOINE is a leading construction and program services firm dedicated to building resilient communities and delivering excellence on complex, high-impact projects. We hire "A-Players" who thrive in fast-paced environments, prioritize safety, and take ownership of results. Our culture emphasizes continuous improvement, professional development, and doing work that matters.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead all maintenance, reliability, and facility operations activities for a workforce housing camp. This role is critical to ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient performance of critical infrastructure systems during construction, commissioning, and operations phases. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in industrial/mechanical/electrical systems, proven leadership in high-paced environments, and a proactive, safety-first mindset.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all day-to-day maintenance activities across the Workforce Housing Camp during active occupancy, including lodging units, common areas, kitchens, laundry facilities, restrooms, mechanical systems, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, generators, and site infrastructure.
• Maintain a strong on-site presence and ensure rapid response to maintenance requests, work orders, and emergencies to minimize disruption for residents.
• Develop and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs tailored to high-occupancy, temporary housing environments.
• Supervise the maintenance team and coordinate external vendors/contractors to deliver quality work safely and efficiently.
• Monitor and maintain critical systems (power, water, wastewater, HVAC, fire/life safety) to support continuous operations and resident comfort.
• Partner with site leadership, camp management, and safety to support smooth daily operations and resolve facility-related issues quickly.
• Track work orders, maintenance costs, inventory, and performance metrics; provide clear reporting to leadership.
• Enforce high standards of safety, cleanliness, and quality throughout the camp.
• Support any remaining construction punch-list or turnover items as needed, while prioritizing operational readiness and resident experience.
• Mentor and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Construction Management, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and extensive hands-on experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in facilities or maintenance management, preferably in workforce housing, temporary lodging, camps, multi-family residential, hospitality, or high-occupancy environments.
• Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and controls systems common to critical facilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, vendors, and maintenance programs in active construction or operational environments.
• Proficiency with CMMS/work order systems, basic Microsoft Office/Excel, and the ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and technical manuals.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety excellence and ability to enforce rigorous standards.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional nights/weekends or on-call support.
• Valid driver's license

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Lemoine Company, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.