Maintenance & Operations Manager

Blue Water; Pot-Nets Seaside (DE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

property discounts

Grow with Blue Water program

Job summary

Blue Water Hospitality is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to help ensure property operations run smoothly and safely at Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay in Millsboro, Delaware. The role involves supervising maintenance staff, managing schedules and budgets, and performing inspections across multiple facilities.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of supervisory maintenance experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read blueprints and interpret instructions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational Training or Certificate; completion of applicable trade apprenticeships.
• CPO certification preferred.
• 3-5 years of supervisory and general maintenance experience.
• Ability to read and translate blueprints into job specifications and work orders.
• Ability to interpret instructions (written and oral) into action.
• Effectively communicates to a variety of audiences.
• High regard for safety and regularly provides risk analysis of the operation.
• Must be resourceful and self-motivated to work well under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments.
• A valid driver's license may be required (dependent on the property).

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance and grounds support staff to ensure ongoing operations and property systems are maintained.
• Support recruitment, hiring, and development of staff
• Schedule and manage to ensure operational needs are met through adequate staffing plans while managing the budget
• Supports the team to solve problems, educates, mentors, and coaches staff for training and development of skills
• Leads maintenance, operation, and preventative needs for the entire property and onsite facilities, including landscaping, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, generators, water treatment systems, and general housekeeping; includes analysis and operational knowledge to address issues, fix problems, and perform routine maintenance
• Perform inspections of all cottages, buildings, and common areas
• Performed routine pool maintenance, including cleaning, vacuuming, skimming, and equipment inspections.
• Monitored and maintained proper water chemistry by testing and adjusting chlorine, pH, alkalinity, and other chemical levels.
• Leads and completes projects according to specifications, timelines, and budgets. Regularly establishes defined work processes and procedures
• Performs regular inspections to ensure optimal conditions and safety protocols are met or exceeded
• Effectively communicates with property department heads for all property operational needs or coordination of activities
• Works cohesively with management to lead, support, and implement Capital Expenditures through interaction and management of staff, contractors, or other related individuals
• The position may require Manager on Duty responsibilities, including on-call or overnight hours to support emergencies or disruptive property concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Availability to work weekends, evenings and holidays
• Provides regular and reliable attendance

Skills

High School diploma / equivalent

Vocational Training

CPO certification preferred

Supervisory maintenance experience

Blueprint reading

Interpret instructions

Safety & risk analysis

Project management

Driver's license may be required

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational Training or Certificate

CPO certification

Job description

Blue Water Hospitality is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to help ensure property operations run smoothly and safely at Sun Outdoors Rehoboth Bay in Millsboro, Delaware. The role involves supervising maintenance staff, managing schedules and budgets, and performing inspections across multiple facilities.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of supervisory maintenance experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read blueprints and interpret instructions.