Camp Facilities Manager

LOCATION: Camp Ponderosa – Heber, Arizona

STATUS: FT/40 hrs/wk

**Stipend offered for local housing until onsite housing is available**

HOUSING: The Salvation Army has determined this position has a business need for on-site housing, with the housing on Salvation Army owned property where the employee works. The duties of the position warrant the position for onsite housing for the convenience of The Salvation Army, and the employee must accept this as a condition of employment.

The employee will be required to review and sign an on-site housing agreement furnished by The Salvation Army, prior to moving into The Salvation Army property. All other parties residing with the employee on The Salvation Army owned property will be listed on the on-site housing agreement but will not sign the on-site housing agreement. The employee will not be charged any monthly rent for an on-site housing agreement.

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Relatable experience may substitute for education (2:1 ratio).
• Experience in managing a large, multi-building facility is preferred.
• 5 years of camp experience and 10 years of facilities experience preferred.
• Ability to assess, repair, and improve camp property.
• Ability to ensure the quality of camp facilities as they age.
• Must be able to coordinate employees and delegate tasks.
• Must be willing to do any task that they assign to others.
• Ability to oversee both housekeeping and maintenance departments.
• Ability to set housekeeping and maintenance staff up for success without micro-managing.
• Ability to assess and address plumbing, electrical, structural, and aesthetic issues that arise.
• Must be able to determine what issues can be done in-house and where we need professional help.
• Must be willing and able to work patiently alongside young summer staff members.
• Able to demonstrate respect and sensitivity towards diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain a professional and courteous demeanor at all times.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid AZ driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass The Salvation Army fleet safety e-learning module.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Facilities Management

• Take a lead stewardship role over all camp facilities, vehicles, equipment, and grounds.
• Create and execute repair plans for aging facilities.
• Be continually aware of opportunities to get ahead of facility decay.
• Work with the Camp Director to execute large-scale facility plans.
• Lead summer camp facilities crew when applicable.
• Oversee camp facilities with minimal guidance, while still keeping the Camp Director informed.
• Bring large-scale or costly issues to the attention of the Camp Director as necessary.
• Coordinate the use and functionality of Camp vehicles.
• Ensure that the maintenance yard is clean and organized.
• Assist in managing facilities budgets.
• Assist in the planning, coordinating, and execution of special projects as requested by TSA leaders.
• Work with Camp Director to cast vision for new facilities, upgrades, and recreation offerings.
• Play a main role in the execution of new facilities, upgrades, and recreation offerings.
• Other duties that pertain to facilities management.
• Assist Camp Director in any other duties as requested to maintain a consistently high level of efficiency in camp operation.

Maintenance

• Develop and maintain a high standard of functionality and esthetic quality for Camp Ponderosa.
• Be constantly aware of opportunities to engage in preventative maintenance.
• Lead maintenance staff; appropriately delegating tasks and allowing room for some autonomy in their work.
• Communicate with maintenance staff, drawing on their experiences and insights.
• Answer maintenance calls as needed by guests and coordinate repairs accordingly.
• Ensure that grass length is maintained around buildings and on grass fields.
• Ensure that weeds are not overgrown around paths, roads, and buildings.
• Ensure that camp trails are maintained.
• Assess trees on camp, removing branches and trees that threaten camp safety and functionality.
• Manage dry brush and forest litter with the intention of significantly reducing the risk of fire spread.
• Ensure that the general landscape of camp is aesthetically pleasing and clean.
• Be willing to address pressing repairs at any point while on-site, potentially on nights and weekends.

Housekeeping

• Develop and maintain a high standard of sanitation and cleanliness for Camp Ponderosa.
• Schedule and direct housekeeping staff.
• Ensure that all guests are met with completely reset and clean facilities.
• Ensure that the camp maintains a high level of cleanliness while guests are on site.
• Coordinate and maintain our stock of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and paper goods.
• Coordinate the upgrade of housekeeping systems and processes wherever possible and beneficial.
• Patiently work alongside our summer staff to ensure they are treating facilities well and keeping their spaces clean.
• Coordinate and lead camp clean up with summer staff on every last day of camp.
• Participate in cleaning responsibilities wherever needed / applicable.
• Any other tasks that pertain to the proper sanitation and cleanliness of Camp Ponderosa.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship will result.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate telephone, a desktop or laptop computer, as well as the ability to access and produce information from a computer, and to understand written information.