Maintenance Manager

Full-time, year-round | $70,000-$80,000 DOE

Camp Los Padres(LPNF Recreation) will operate one of California's largest U.S. Forest Service recreation concessions, managing more than 40 campgrounds, day use areas, and recreation sites across five ranger districts in the Los Padres National Forest. From the Big Sur coastline to Ojai, Santa Barbara, and Mt. Pinos, our team manages a complex, geographically dispersed operation dedicated to providing exceptional outdoor experiences while caring for some of California's most iconic public lands.

We're looking for an experienced, hands‑on maintenance leader to build and lead our maintenance organization from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to establish maintenance standards, build systems,develop & grow the existingmaintenanceteam, oversee critical infrastructure, and help define how one of California's largest U.S. Forest Service recreation concessions maintains its facilities and assets for years to come. You'll work closely with the Camp Los Padres General Manager and company ownership.

You enjoy solving problems, developing people, and building systems that keep operations running safely and efficiently. You lead with integrity, humility, and accountability while setting high standards for yourself and your team. You treat people with respect, build trust through consistency and follow‑through, and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves when the job requires it.

Flexible. Candidates based in the northern or central portions of Los Padres National Forest, generally near Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara or surrounding communities, are preferred.

Candidates based in the southern portion of the forest will also be considered. Regular travel throughout the Los Padres National Forest is an essential part of the role. For those who have a self‑contained RV housing support can be provided with full hook‑ups at one of our locations.

• Lead all maintenance operations across five ranger districts, including campground openings, preventive maintenance, repairs, emergency response, and winterization. Planning/scheduling of pre‑season, peak‑season, and post‑season maintenance.
• Ensure facilities, infrastructure, vehicles, equipment, and water systems are operationally ready for seasonal openings and remain maintained to established standards throughout the operating season.
• Ensure company drinking water systems are operated and maintained in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and permit requirements, including water supply tanks, lines, fixtures, and related infrastructure. Serve as operator of record where required; candidates who do not currently hold the required certification will be expected to obtain it after hire.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop a team of maintenance technicians while supporting more than 50 camp hosts with routine facility maintenance.
• Develop and manage a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), including preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, asset management, and project cost tracking.
• Establish maintenance standards, performance metrics, and preventive maintenance programs that improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency. Establish and enforce safe maintenance practices, including appropriate use of vehicles, equipment, tools, and PPE, and ensure maintenance staff, as well as others support maintenance projects, receive appropriate safety training.
• Plan and oversee Granger‑Thye repair and improvement projects in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service.
• Coordinate contractors, including plumbers, electricians, septic service providers, equipment vendors, and utility companies.
• Manage company vehicles, equipment, tools, and…