Facilities ManagerTamarack Day Camp | Randolph, NJHelp maintain one of New Jersey's premier day camp properties.Tamarack Day Camp is seeking an experienced, hands-on Facilities Manager to oversee the care, maintenance, and continuous improvement of our beautiful 37-acre campus.Our property welcomes hundreds of campers and staff each day during the summer and includes:
- Two swimming pools
- Athletic fields and courts
- A ropes challenge course
- Archery range
- Nature areas
- Numerous program buildings and pavilions
- Dining facilities
- Maintenance buildings
- Roads, parking lots, walking paths, and more.
Every day, our campus serves as the backdrop for thousands of childhood memories. We're looking for someone who takes pride in creating an environment that is clean, safe, organized, and beautiful.About the RoleThis is far more than a maintenance position.We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, leading projects, managing vendors, planning improvements, and taking ownership of an entire property.The Facilities Manager works closely with the Camp Director to maintain the campus year-round while supervising seasonal maintenance staff during the summer months.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities include:
- Managing the overall appearance and upkeep of our 37-acre campus
- Performing general repairs and preventative maintenance
- Coordinating outside contractors and vendors
- Supervising seasonal maintenance employees
- Maintaining maintenance budgets and tracking project expenses
- Managing landscaping, mowing, planting, trimming, and seasonal cleanup
- Snow removal and winter property maintenance
- Opening and winterizing buildings and systems
- Maintaining HVAC filters, water treatment systems, irrigation, and other infrastructure
- Preparing camp for summer operations, special events, open houses, and family programs
- Responding to facility emergencies when necessary
- Ensuring buildings are secure, clean, operational, and ready each day
- Identifying long-term facility improvements and helping execute capital projects
We're Looking For Someone Who...
- Takes pride in their work and notices the details others miss.
- Is organized and communicates exceptionally well.
- Can prioritize multiple projects without losing sight of the big picture.
- Is comfortable managing vendors and seasonal employees.
- Has strong handyman skills, including basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.
- Enjoys working outdoors and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty.
- Wants to build something—not just maintain it.
Seasonal RhythmNo two months look the same.Fall & Winter
- Construction projects
- Building maintenance
- Winterization
- Snow removal
- Capital improvements
- Equipment servicing
Spring
- Bringing camp back to life
- Landscaping
- Preparing pools and facilities
- Hiring and training seasonal staff
- Getting every area ready for opening day
Summer
- Supporting daily camp operations
- Supervising the maintenance team
- Responding to repairs
- Helping prepare for evening events and special programs
- Keeping Tamarack looking exceptional every single day
Our busiest season runs from April through August, when flexibility and commitment are essential. Why Tamarack?This isn't a job where you'll spend every day inside the same building.You'll help care for a vibrant campus where children learn, grow, laugh, and create lifelong memories. Every improvement you make has a direct impact on the experience of thousands of campers, families, and staff members.If you're someone who loves taking ownership, solving problems, and seeing the results of your work every day, we'd love to meet you.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person