Manager of Facilities and Manager

Job Title: Manager of Facilities and Grounds

Reports to: Executive Director

Directly Supervises: Part‑time groundskeeper and maintenance staff

Status: Full Time (Exempt)

St. Columba Episcopal Camp and Retreat Center is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee and serves as a natural sanctuary for camps, retreats, conferences, and gatherings. Located just outside Memphis, the 145‑acre property includes overnight lodges, meeting spaces, hermitages, staff residences, forest and field areas, a four‑acre lake, trails, and retreat facilities that host thousands of guests each year.

St. Columba seeks a skilled and dependable Facilities and Grounds Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day maintenance and stewardship of the retreat center’s buildings, infrastructure, equipment, and land. This is a hands‑on role for a maintenance professional or skilled tradesperson who enjoys independent work, problem solving, and caring for a unique property. The role focuses on preventative maintenance and completing repairs in‑house whenever possible while preserving the natural sanctuary that defines St.

Columba. All full‑time St. Columba staff are employees of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee and are ultimately accountable to the Bishop.

• Building maintenance including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, painting, and general repairs
• Preventative maintenance and routine facility inspections
• Maintenance of the 145‑acre property including trails, fields, forest areas, roads, and lake
• Vehicle and equipment maintenance (tractors, mowers, chainsaws, maintenance vehicles)
• In‑house repairs and facility improvements whenever possible
• Care of property infrastructure including fencing, gravel roads, drainage, wastewater, stormwater, trash systems, and signage
• Ensuring facilities are ready for camps, retreats, and events
• Maintaining a safe environment while stewarding the natural beauty of the property
• Responds quickly and effectively to emergency maintenance issues regardless of whether s/he is on‑property or working
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director

Experience in several of the following areas is preferred: general building maintenance (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry), preventative maintenance programs, vehicle and equipment maintenance, groundskeeping or land management, operating tractors and similar equipment, maintenance of trails, fencing, and gravel roads, and coordinating outside contractors when specialized work is required. Experience at camps, retreat centers, parks, farms, or large properties is helpful but not required.

Dependable, hands‑on problem solver who takes pride in quality work, values stewardship of land and facilities, and supports a culture of hospitality for guests. Must have a clear understanding of the meaning and spirit of “Christian Hospitality” and how it applies to every aspect of the operation of the Center, and be able and willing to dedicate his or her entire working life to providing the highest possible level of hospitality to all dealings with the Center’s guests – before, during, and after their visit.

• In agreement with the basic beliefs of the Episcopal Church
• Budget‑minded and ministry‑driven
• Hospitable, friendly, motivated worker
• Clear and professional communicator
• Independent worker with ability to collaborate well with others
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be a safe driver
• Possession of or ability to be trained in CPR and Safe Church modules for youth and vulnerable adults
• Ability and willingness to work irregular and/or long hours as well as weekend events as needed

Ability to move throughout the 145‑acre property, operate maintenance equipment safely, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Annual salary of $50,000, commensurate with experience. Pension from Church Pension Group. Individual health insurance through The Episcopal Church Medical Trust along with dental insurance, short term and long term disability, and group life insurance. Two weeks of annual vacation leave.