Position Summary:

The Facilities Manager serves as the operational leader of the camp’s physical property, ensuring that every building, guest space, utility, road, trail, activity area, and piece of equipment consistently reflects Life Teen’s commitment to excellence, stewardship, and radical hospitality. Working in close partnership with the Director of Facilities, the Facilities Manager transforms long-term facilities strategies into daily operational excellence by overseeing maintenance operations, coordinating repairs, leading preventative maintenance efforts, and ensuring the property remains safe, functional, and prepared to support every aspect of camp ministry. The Facilities Manager provides direct leadership to the Assistant Facilities Manager while coordinating the daily work of the Facilities Team. This role establishes priorities, manages work orders, responds to operational needs, and ensures that routine maintenance, repairs, and seasonal preparations are completed with excellence and attention to detail. While the Director of Facilities focuses on the long-term stewardship and strategic development of the property, the Facilities Manager champions the daily condition of the campus—ensuring that ministry is never hindered by preventable maintenance issues or operational deficiencies. Ultimately, the Facilities Manager recognizes that every repaired cabin, maintained trail, functioning utility system, and well-prepared meeting space contributes to creating an environment where young people, missionaries, volunteers, parish leaders, and guests can encounter Jesus Christ through the radical hospitality of Life Teen.

Essential Ministry Functions / Responsibilities:

Daily Property Operations -Oversee the daily operation, appearance, and functionality of all buildings, grounds, roads, activity areas, and support facilities to ensure the property consistently reflects Life Teen’s standards of excellence, safety, and hospitality.

Maintenance Operations -Lead and coordinate all day-to-day maintenance activities, repairs, work orders, and operational priorities while ensuring timely completion and quality workmanship.

Preventative Maintenance Execution -Implement and manage preventative maintenance schedules, inspections, equipment servicing, and recurring maintenance programs developed by the Director of Facilities to maximize the lifespan and reliability of all facilities and equipment.

Facilities Team Leadership -Provide daily leadership, coaching, scheduling, and accountability for the Assistant Facilities Manager while fostering a culture of ownership, craftsmanship, teamwork, and servant leadership.

Property Readiness -Ensure all guest accommodations, meeting spaces, activity areas, dining facilities, and support buildings are fully prepared for retreats, camps, conferences, and seasonal ministry operations.

Building Systems Maintenance -Oversee the routine operation, inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of building systems including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, mechanical systems, and general facility infrastructure while coordinating larger repairs with the Director of Facilities.

Seasonal Operations -Coordinate and execute seasonal property preparations including summer readiness, winterization, storm recovery, event transitions, and other operational procedures established by the Facilities Director.

Work Order & Project Coordination -Manage maintenance requests, prioritize daily workloads, coordinate small projects, and ensure repairs are completed efficiently while minimizing disruption to ministry activities.

Inventory & Resource Management -Maintain organized facilities shops, equipment inventories, maintenance supplies, replacement parts, and operational resources necessary to support daily maintenance activities.

Safety & Risk Reduction -Promote safe work practices, identify facility-related hazards, and ensure maintenance activities are completed in accordance with organizational safety standards and established procedures.

Contractor Coordination -Assist the Director of Facilities by coordinating contractor access, monitoring project progress, verifying completed work, and ensuring projects integrate smoothly with daily camp operations.

Cross-Department Collaboration -Partner with camp leadership and ministry teams to anticipate operational needs, coordinate facility usage, and provide exceptional support for retreats, camps, events, and special projects.

Property Inspections -Conduct routine inspections of facilities and grounds to identify maintenance concerns, address deficiencies proactively, and maintain high standards of cleanliness, functionality, and appearance.

Reporting & Communication -Maintain accurate maintenance records, communicate operational priorities, and provide regular updates to the Facilities Director regarding property conditions, completed work, and emerging maintenance needs.

Continuous Improvement -Identify opportunities to improve maintenance systems, operational efficiency, guest experience, and team effectiveness while supporting the long-term facilities vision established by the Director of Facilities.

Direct Reports to this Position: Assistant Facilities Manager(s)

Success Factors

• Proficiency in working with both power tools and basic hand tools.
• Proficiency in basic computer functions and ability to adapt to new technologies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and faith.
• Knowledge of basic construction and basic building mechanics.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance and repair skills.
• Ability to manage personnel and provide direction to others.
• Well-developed sense of workflow, time management, prioritization of projects.
• Ability to understand basic OSHA standards.
• Ability to operate basic maintenance equipment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. -Experience in a summer camp environment.