Senior Maintenance Manager; SI

Are you skilled in Maintenance and Machinery?

The Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds is seeking an individual skilled in maintenance & mechanical repair to join our team at HKC Staten Island as a Senior Maintenance Manager. This full time position is part of a team responsible for ensuring our 75-acre property is properly cared for so it can be used safely by the summer day camps that call our grounds home.

If you are looking for a fulfilling position where you get to spend your days outdoors while getting to be hands‑on in property and vehicle maintenance, then keep reading.

This position pays $25.00 to 28.00/hr and is eligible for overtime. It comes with an excellent comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off, health insurance, life insurance and a matching retirement savings plan as part of our people‑oriented culture.

Other benefits include being part of a dedicated year‑round staff, having an organization invested in your growth, and getting to see first‑hand how the campers benefit from your work and dedication. If this sounds appealing to you, then apply today.

HKC is a small Jewish non‑profit working in the Jewish day camp sphere with three locations. HKC Staten Island, our 75‑acre property, serves as home to three separate children’s day camps.

As a seasonal organization, HKC hires 90 or so workers that provide maintenance and janitorial services, aquatics supervision and security to ensure we can carry out our mission to provide a safe environment and meet the needs of the camps who call HKC home.

Our philosophy for success is to focus on the employee experience and ensure our staff have the training, tools and support they need to achieve excellence.

The Senior Maintenance Manager supports the Property Manager in the overall operation and upkeep of the HKC facility, with a strong focus on preventive maintenance of landscaping equipment, small engines and vehicles, such as ATVs, UTVs, golf carts and trucks. This role is responsible for assisting with landscaping and field management, as well as the routine inspection, servicing and repair of buildings and grounds.

There is a cycle to the work based on the season (winterizing in the fall, planning and deep cleaning or repair in the winter, preparing for camp in the spring, and maintaining in the summer) but there are always regular tasks to be done regardless of the season. Each week brings its own challenges, and adjustments will always need to be made based upon the weather.

As a hands‑on position, on any given day the Senior Maintenance Manager might be mowing, painting, repairing a vehicle, handling a water or sewage issue, removing trash or blowing leaves and using such equipment as backhoe, tractor, skid steer or ride‑on deck mower.

This job requires the team to work in person. It’s mainly a Monday‑Friday job, with hourly workers clocking in from 7:00 AM–3:30 PM. During the off‑season (September–April) there may be the occasional weekend event. The gear up to the start of camp (May–June) is the busiest time, where extended days and weekend work should be expected as we make sure the grounds are ready to welcome the campers on the first day of camp.

The ideal candidate must have at least 3‑years of experience in facility and site maintenance, grounds keeping or the equivalent and in equipment and/or vehicle mechanics and repair. Knowledge of electrical, plumbing and/or carpentry is a plus.

Also required is a valid driver’s license.

Our new Senior Maintenance Manager should be comfortable working outdoors in different weather conditions and have working knowledge of painting, general maintenance and janitorial services.

Within 6‑months of hiring (if not currently certified), the candidate will be expected to obtain Certified Pool Operator (CPO), OSHA Certification and be first‑aid certified; all at no cost to them.

It’s quick and easy to apply through our mobile‑friendly system. If this sounds like the job for you, please apply.

Salary: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour