Facilities Manager

Primary Function

Under the direction of the Pastor, or School Principal, or other assigned manager, the Facilities Manager is responsible for managing the maintenance of a parish and school including buildings, equipment, grounds, and their related upkeep. Also responsible for managing other employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Church’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
• Abside by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life and govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
• Develop an annual facilities maintenance budget and present the same to the pastor or school principal for approval.
• Manage the budget within applicable guidelines; communicate any budget issues or concerns with the pastor or school principal on a timely basis.
• Ensure maintenance and upkeep of grounds; supervise employees as assigned.
• Oversee the development of all new construction, renovations and restoration of property and other facilities including heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of machines, tools, equipment and other maintenance and procedures.
• Ensure that all assigned buildings are functional and compliant with building code regulations.
• Secure Building and occupants by maintaining alarm and fire protection devices.
• Arrange for purchase of routine maintenance and repair supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and be accountable for inventory records on tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Prepare all applicable contracts for maintenance and upkeep of facilities and present for approval.
• Assist in the development of a budget for maintenance and upkeep of facilities; manage the facility within allowed budget.
• Assist in securing insurance providers as necessary; manage the insurance portfolio, including claims; prepare insurance certificates.
• Manage all assigned personnel in accordance with established personnel guidelines.
• Maintain a working knowledge of relevant issues, laws, and regulations; continued professional education in relevant areas.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the grounds and buildings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal facilities operation's environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church; must be in full communion with the Catholic Church.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; human relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners and the public.
• Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
• A working knowledge of budgeting and finances.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must; ability to travel locally as required.
• Proficiency in computer technology to include word-processing, spreadsheets and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of construction practices, heating, cooling and ventilation, and ground maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of commercial construction policies; understanding of building codes and regulations.
• Knowledge of insurance programs.
• Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check.
• Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in architecture or facilities management or equivalent education.
• 2 years practical experience in facilities management.
• 2 years experience in an architecture, engineering, or construction environment.
• Experience with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and cooling systems (HVAC).

Other / Preferred Skills

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.