Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Reports to: Lodge Manager
Level: Salaried
Schedule: 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation, or as per manager’s discretion and business needs
SCOPE
Responsible for the maintenance performance, facility condition, and regulatory compliance of an assigned portfolio of lodge locations — leading site maintenance teams, owning the maintenance budget, and managing preventive maintenance programs, capital projects, and contractor performance.
WHO WE ARE
Target Hospitality is a leading provider of specialty rental and hospitality services, delivering turnkey workforce housing, culinary, and facility management solutions to remote and challenging environments across North America. We take pride in building not just accommodations, but communities — and that same commitment to people extends to our own team.
We believe that a great guest experience starts with a great employee experience, and we invest in the people who make that happen every day.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accountable and responsible for maintaining a safety culture, following all SOPs, JSAs, and policies and procedures as set out by Target Hospitality.
- Direct the maintenance function across assigned lodge locations, including preventive maintenance, repairs, utilities, and facility systems.
- Lead, develop, and hold accountable Maintenance Supervisors and site maintenance teams within the assigned portfolio.
- Own the maintenance budget for assigned locations, managing labor, parts, materials, and contractor spend.
- Build and maintain preventive maintenance programs and schedules, and monitor completion and compliance across all sites.
- Ensure all work meets applicable local, state, and federal building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC code requirements.
- Conduct facility inspections and audits, identify deficiencies, and drive corrective action to completion.
- Manage vendor and contractor relationships, including scopes of work, bidding, performance, and cost control.
- Plan and manage capital projects, major repairs, and facility upgrades, including scoping, budgeting, and scheduling.
- Maintain accurate maintenance records, work order history, asset inventories, and compliance documentation.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition and Human Resources on staffing plans, hiring, training, certification tracking, and employee relations for maintenance roles.
- Ensure life safety systems, including fire alarms and fire extinguishers, are inspected, current, and in working condition across all assigned sites.
- Support lodge mobilization, expansion, and demobilization activities, including facility readiness and equipment commissioning.
- Lead maintenance emergency response and after-hours escalation for assigned locations.
- Prepare and present maintenance performance reports, KPIs, and budget summaries to senior leadership.
- Additional duties may be assigned by a manager.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Extended periods of sitting and computer use when performing planning, budgeting, and reporting work.
- Short- and long-distance walking required during facility inspections and site walkthroughs.
- Use of stairs, step stools, and ladders.
- Occasionally lift an average weight of 25 lbs with a maximum of 50 lbs. Where weights may exceed 50 lbs, the assistance of another person or a lifting aid is mandatory.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding, high-stress environment.
- Ability to walk on uneven terrain and access all areas of a lodge facility, including roofs, crawl spaces, mechanical rooms, and utility areas.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT
- Ability to hear and understand verbal instruction as well as other sounds such as safety alarms and signals.
- Must be able to see without impairment for inspection purposes, and able to read small text such as product warning labels, schematics, and specialized drawings.
- Exposure to extreme hot and cold environments during inspections and outdoor work.
- Ability to work within a rotational schedule of 6 weeks on and 2 weeks off, or as per business needs.
- Frequent travel between assigned lodge locations, which may include remote sites with limited amenities.
- Ability to work safely and navigate within small, close quarters and congested areas.
- May be exposed periodically to elevated noise and surroundings.
- Must be available to respond to maintenance and emergency issues outside of standard working hours.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Local, state, and federal carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC codes as they apply to installation, maintenance, and repair work.
- Preventive maintenance program design, work order systems, and asset lifecycle management.
- Budgeting, estimating, costing, and procurement of materials, parts, and contracted services.
- Building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, including generators, HVAC, compressors, and lift stations.
- Proper use, storage, and hazards of chemical materials, and MSDS and chemical management standards.
- Contractor management, including scoping, bidding, and performance oversight.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Facilities Management degree or certification, a related technical degree, or equivalent trade experience.
- 5+ years of facilities or building maintenance experience, including journey-level proficiency in at least one primary trade (electrical, HVAC, carpentry, or plumbing).
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing maintenance teams or supervisors.
- Multi-site or remote-site facilities experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated accountability for a maintenance budget, including labor, materials, and contractor spend.
- Experience building and managing preventive maintenance programs and work order systems.
- Working knowledge of applicable building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC codes.
- OSHA 30-Hour certification required, or the ability to obtain it within the first 90 days.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
- First aid certification is an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between assigned locations.
- Ability and willingness to travel and work long rotations away from home.
- Must be able to pass a background check and urinalysis.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family — on the job and beyond:
- Free Housing & Meals On Rotation — While on rotation at the lodge, housing, meals, laundry, and gym access are all provided at no cost to you.
- Health Coverage — Medical, vision, and dental insurance to keep you and your family covered.
- Flexible Spending — HSA and FSA options to help you save on healthcare costs.
- Employee Assistance Program — Confidential support for life’s everyday challenges, big and small.
- Pet Insurance — VPI pet insurance to help care for your four-legged family members too.
- Retirement Savings — 401(k) plan with company match to help you plan for the future.
- Easy Enrollment — Online enrollment portal makes signing up for benefits fast and simple.
- Competitive Pay — Compensation that reflects your skills and hard work.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities