Facilities Manager

Full Time, Year-Round, Housing and Medical Insurance Included, $48,000 Annual

Camp Ponderosa is a beautiful 150-acre property nestled in the pine forest of Arizona. Our facilities manager plays a key leadership role, ensuring the property stays clean and functional by overseeing both our maintenance and housekeeping departments. If you love caring for a place that genuinely matters and leading a team that makes a difference, this may be the role for you.

To create a mountaintop sanctuary where a deep sense of belonging is found and nurtured by loving service and joyful experiences.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.