The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
General Position Summary
Holy Redeemer Catholic Parish is a vibrant, growing parish in one of the fastest growing areas of the DFW metroplex. The facilities manager (FM) reports to the Pastor of Holy Redeemer and supervises the design, planning, construction and maintenance of the campus facilities and properties. The campus includes the church, parish office, classrooms, hall, storage building and rectory. The FM is responsible for developing budgets and long-range facilities plans based on the parish’s future needs; oversees the functioning of all building systems including mechanical, electrical, fire/life safety, plumbing, and waste management; and monitors budgets and contracts. Additionally, the FM manages and supervises design professionals and contractors involved in facility projects and delivery of services and ensures building operations comply with all local zoning laws and regulations. The FM also creates functional strategies and specific objectives to support the functional infrastructure and collaborates with parish and additional stakeholders to leverage the talent within the community to respond to the future needs of the parish. The FM typically requires a degree in facilities management, engineering, property management, business operations management or related field, and a minimum of 5 years of managerial experience. The FM should also have extensive functional knowledge of the many operational requirements of the campus.
Principal Accountabilities
- Responsible for developing long-range strategic facilities plans to include funding and budget planning based on the parish and school’s current and future needs
- Prepares specifications for physical plant projects; estimates costs of equipment, materials, labor, and supplies; solicits bids for projects, equipment, and contracted services; oversees site and building project performed by outside contractors
- Has the ability to address identified needs by developing an overall strategic plan for the preventative maintenance, replacement and upgrade of the campus facilities while looking towards an overall community goal to improve sustainability.
- Has knowledge of general construction practices with experience in developing facility improvement projects including budgeting, bidding, negotiating, and awarding improvement contracts.
- Develops, implements, and supervises preventative maintenance and renovation programs for buildings, grounds, mechanical and electrical, utility, and safety and security systems
- Develops specifications for cost-effective campus energy management systems; supervises the operations, maintenance, and repair of such systems
- Serves as administrator responsible for facility safety and meeting physical ADA compliance standards, and required city, county, and state building codes
- Manages the campus’ inventory of supplies, materials, and equipment.
- Manages all aspects of facility operations including purchasing supplies, hiring staff, and overseeing spending
- Maintains building safety by inspecting facilities for hazards such as fire hazards or structural damage
- Oversees facility security measures such as installing cameras and developing emergency response plans
- Ensures that maintenance staff is performing all required tasks in a timely manner.
- Prepares agenda and attends all building committee meetings
- Supervises contracted cleaning company engaged in cleaning campus buildings and premises
- Must be accessible 24/7 for on call support and serve as a primary contact for campus security company
- Collaborates with the parish administrators to manage parish and plant facilities
Internal Contacts
- Diocese Pastors, Priests, School Presidents, Principals, Business Managers, and employees.
External Contacts
- Diocese vendors, local, state, and federal agency representatives, and auditors.
Working Conditions And/or Physical Requirements
- This position works in a typical office environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the Diocese, tight deadlines and moderate workloads.
- Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.
- Able to access and maintain centralized departmental files. Involves extending arms and reaching files stored in multiple levels on shelves, climbing up a stepladder to access files.
- Ability to accept work interruptions while remaining focused on duties.
- Data entry via computer keyboard that requires repetitive and frequent hand and wrist movements.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.
Travel Requirements
- Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to Diocese Parishes and/or schools.
Education And Experience Preferred
- High School diploma required
- Bachelor's degree (Preferred)
Degree in facilities management, engineering, property management or business operations management
- Facilities Management: 5 years (Preferred)
Knowledge And Skills Preferred
- Microsoft Office 365 / Intermediate to advanced capabilities with a heavy emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, customer service skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Excellent communications, negotiating and problem-solving skills
- Strategic planning and project management experience
- Working knowledge of local/national facilities regulations and laws
FLSA Designation: Exempt Full time 40 hrs/week
