Grounds and Facilities Manager in Washington, USA at Community of Christ

11 December 2025

The Grounds & Facilities Manager will manage and maintain the Samish Island Campground & Retreat Center, ensuring readiness for user groups, supervising contractors and volunteers, and reporting to the Campground Director.

Position Description

Open until 31 December 2025

Employer

Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center

Remote Eligibility

Not eligible

Required Language(s)

English

Education Requirements

High School or GED equivalent

Experience Required/Desired

Experience with campground facilities and/or property management preferred - will train appropriate candidate in specific local expectations

Immediate Supervisor

Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center (SICRC) Campground Director

Employment Status

20+ hours/week

Number of Hours per Week: 32

Summary of Position

The Grounds & Facilities Manager is a full-time, fully on-site, and non-exempt position. The Manager oversees all aspects of the daily management, maintenance, security, safety and enhancement of the buildings and grounds of Samish Island Campground & Retreat Center (SICRC). The Manager ensures campground and buildings are ready for each user group’s arrival and supervises contractor and volunteer grounds and facilities personnel. The Manager reports to the Campground Director.

Essential Functions

• Maintains grounds and buildings
• Maintains equipment (machinery, tools, etc.)
• Manages campground supplies
• Emergency, Security, and Disaster Response
• Prepares for camps
• Is available to event directors and assists as needed
• Resets campground between events
• Assists volunteers and plans for volunteer events
• Reports work done and work needed on campground
  
  

Required Competencies/Skills

• Ability to traverse independently over rough, unpaved terrain
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather.
• Ability to relocate up to 50 pounds of materials.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both in verbal and written form
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, and to prioritize schedule to eliminate or minimize the need for overtime
• Competence with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Gmail
• Prepare reports as required for supervisor and board of directors
• Hold valid driver's license, obtain Washington State food handlers card, and be certified as a Community of Christ Registered Youth Worker. Take anti-harassment training via Community of Christ.
  
  

Desired Competencies/Skills

• Engine maintenance (for tractor/backhoe/small equipment)
• Painting skills, basic carpentry skills, building maintenance and repair
• Awareness of environmentally sustainable lawn and grounds maintenance techniques
  
  

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Other Duties

Please note that this job description in not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned when necessary.

Required Trainings

Registered Youth Worker/Anti-harassment Training: New employees are required to be a registered youth worker with Community of Christ or be able to register within 30 days of hire date. Anti-harassment training is also required within 30 days of hire and then required annually.

Ministerial Status

No

Overtime Status

Non-exempt

Application Instructions

Applications should send a resume and cover letter to the Samish Island Campground Association (SICA) Board. Please include the word “orca” in the first paragraph of your cover letter.

Apply Today!

Send a resume and cover letter to the Samish Island Campground Association (SICA) Board. Please include the word “orca” in the first paragraph of your cover letter.

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