I. POSITION PURPOSE
The facilities maintenance manager serves as the Lord’s steward of the parish and school buildings and grounds and provides for the daily and long-term care of systems including electrical, plumbing, lighting and heating (natural gas boilers), with an eye for safety and security, as if he/she were the owner.
Ii. Major Duties And Responsibilities
- Exhibits a Stewardship mindset, always trying to be aware of maintenance related items.
- Performs preventative maintenance to buildings and grounds to minimize plumbing, mechanical, electrical, lighting and heating system (boilers) failures.
- Is the primary person to diagnose problems and make repairs to facilities, with broad experience with construction, carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical, with a focus on avoiding the need to hire outside contractors, other than for established regular services.
- Is responsible for the janitorial work in parish offices unless a volunteer is found for this purpose and fills in as needed for church and school janitorial in the absence of the contract cleaner, or in-between contract cleaning times as needed.
- Maintains an inventory of cleaning supplies, restroom supplies and equipment and reorders as appropriate. Keeps the work garage and workspaces properly organized.
- Oversees the janitorial contractor for school and church, the contract landscaper, the rectory housekeeper and any volunteers that assist with maintenance, landscaping or cleaning. Provides work direction to volunteers who may assist with special projects.
- Sets up and tears down for special events (e.g. chairs, tables, and other equipment for special events.)
- Assures that grounds are properly watered, maintains drip irrigation system, and watering hoses, sprinkler heads, timers, etc.
- Checks to ensure facilities are locked nightly and perform routine lighting checks.
- Keeps an accurate inventory list of equipment owned by the parish and its condition.
- Provides input to Pastoral Assistant for Administration and Stewardship for preparation and adherence to the monthly/annual maintenance, supplies and capital repairs budgets.
Iii. Secondary Functions
- Is available on-call 24 hours/day for emergencies.
- Participates in staff functions.
- Assures necessary facilities-related support to all parish programs and special events.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Pastoral Assistant for Administration and Stewardship and/or the Pastor.
Applicant will have a high school diploma and related job experience, preferably in maintenance, general contracting, and in construction.
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.
Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.