Facilities Manager - Delta Lake Bible Conference Center

Facilities Manager - Delta Lake Bible Conference Center in Rome, NY

Job Description
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Facilities Manager
Reports to
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Executive Director
Supervises
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Seasonal maintenance, groundskeeping staff, and volunteer work groups.

Position Summary
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the overall maintenance, repair, and upkeep of all
buildings, grounds, and equipment. This is a full-time, on-site position that includes housing.
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a
commitment to serving God through their work. They must possess a wide range of practical
skills to handle various maintenance tasks and the leadership ability to manage staff and
volunteers effectively.

Key Responsibilities Spiritual and Leadership:

• Pursuing a personal relationship with the Lord
• Using Godly discernment in all decision-making and interactions.
• Lead and manage hired contractors, seasonal staff and volunteer groups by fostering a Christ-centered work environment that brings glory and honor to God.

Facilities and Grounds Management:

• Oversee all aspects of property maintenance, including but not limited to: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and mechanical repairs.
• Manage and execute a preventative maintenance schedule for all buildings and equipment to ensure operational readiness year-round.
• Manage and maintain the grounds, including landscaping, tree care, and snow removal as required.
• Winterize and spring-prepare all camp buildings, grounds, and equipment annually.
• Ensure that buildings and safety equipment is maintained at a level compliant with the Department of Health and NYS Code Enforcement regulations.

Equipment and Vehicle Maintenance:

• Perform routine and emergency repairs on a variety of equipment and vehicles,including boats, gasoline/diesel engines, and electric motors.
• Awareness on when to complete tasks "in-house" vs. when to outsource.
• Operate heavy and small equipment such as tractors, forklifts, chainsaws, and mowers safely and effectively.

Administrative and Financial:

• Manage the facilities budget, ensuring all spending on supplies, equipment, and contracted services remains within pre-determined financial limits.
• Coordinate and follow-up with external vendors for maintenance and repair projects which require specialized skills and/or equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and supply inventories.

Seasonal Expectations Winter Season (Labor Day to Memorial Day):

• During this season, the primary focus is on serving retreat groups. These groups tend to be held over the weekends.
• The Facilities Manager would assist in this focus by providing equipment set-up and takedown, being available for repairs as needed, proactively maintaining the grounds.
• Often requires on-call availability for snow removal and emergency repairs. The work week often allows for a more flexible schedule based around snow removal hours.

Summer Season (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

• During this season, the primary focus of Delta Lake is on hosting and supporting family, children's, and Haven camps. These groups tend to be held from Sunday to Friday.
• Throughout the week expectations are in assisting camp leaders with equipment set-up and takedown, being available for repairs as needed, and proactively maintaining the grounds.
• During this season, the Facilities Manager will manage a team of seasonal staff.
• Proven experience in a facilities maintenance or management role, with a strong background in general contracting and a variety of repair disciplines (plumbing, electrical, carpentry).
• Experience operating and maintaining a range of equipment, including heavy machinery (e.g., tractor, snow plow, boom lift) and small engines (e.g., chainsaw, lawn mower).
• Proficiency in basic maintenance of various engines and hydraulic systems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to effectively manage multiple projects and schedules.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate self driven punctuality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for managing staff, volunteers,and vendors.
• Knowledge of basic audio and visual equipment or the willingness to learn.
• Willingness to work flexible and sometimes demanding hours, including nights and weekends for emergencies or snow removal.
• Alignment with the Christian mission and values of the camp and of the Christian and Missionary Alliance.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects as required by the job.