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The St. Joseph and St. Therese Parishes are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the daily and long-term maintenance as well construction and renovation of our parish family campuses including church, school, gym and parish offices at St. Joseph, St. Therese, St. Patrick and St. Mary Catholic churches.  This position will manage the daily and long-term operations including grounds, maintenance, safety, security and utilities management. 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the on-going maintenance and safety of all buildings and grounds by managing daily, weekly, monthly and yearly work priorities of maintenance and custodial staff as well as volunteers and contractors.

• Collaborates and coordinates with the Director of Operations (DOO) to develop, direct, and implement the annual and long-range work plan regarding operations and maintenance.
• Develops annual operations and maintenance budget for the parish family, managing within that budget with regular updates to the DOO.
• Prepares long term strategic budget for capital projects over a 10 year timeline in collaboration with the DOO and Facilities Committee.
• Develops long-range facilities plans, facilities management processes and schedules to ensure operational vitality and sustainable usage of materials over time. 
• Works closely with St. Joseph School Director of Facilities to coordinate all projects that affect both the school and parish.
• Provides direct supervision to the maintenance and custodial staff, as well as volunteers.
• Assures security of facilities including key access and camera systems, including system troubleshooting.
• Serves as staff liaison to the parish family’s Facilities Committee, working with the chairperson and committee members on maintenance, repair, and capital projects.
• Directs safety programs for the campuses and participates in Safety Committee meetings.
• Represents the parish family when dealing with outside contractors in all major maintenance, construction and renovation projects. 
• Identifies outside contractors, vendors and service providers and negotiates contracts. Prepares Request for Cost Proposals for Professional and Trades Services.
• Maintain database of assets, digital repository of facilities documents, preventative maintenance and prioritized break/fix work orders in the asset management system for the four campuses.
• Responsible for conducting daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly facility inspections; performing preventative maintenance and equipment testing to assure that heating, air conditioning, and ventilation systems and pumps, motors and engines are properly maintained and operating.  May perform necessary repairs if systems are not working properly or will contact the appropriate vendor/service contractor. 

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Oversees necessary facilities-related support to all parish programs and special events.
• Available on-call for emergencies.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned. 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in business or facilities management, or related field.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of building maintenance, HVAC and mechanical functions, general carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and custodial skills.
• Expertise in vendor negotiations, budget management and safety compliance.
• Prior experience in project management and large construction projects desired. 
• Demonstrated ability to organize, manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines proficiently in the midst of daily distractions.
• Working knowledge of computers and proficiency in software programs, including Microsoft Office applications, asset management and database systems. 
• Grade IV boiler license preferred.
• To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must have complete mobility and be able to:
  • Lift, push pull, or carry objects up to 50 pounds
  • Regularly bend, lift, stretch and reach both below the waist and above the head
  • Occasionally push and pull wheeled dollies loaded with products up to 100 pounds
  • Engage in full manual dexterity in both hands and wrists
  • Walk in and around the facilities with great frequency
  • Climb ladders and gangways safely and without limitation
  • Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals), manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
  • Ability to work with chemical cleaning agents
  • Willing and able to work some evenings and weekends, and available for on-call emergencies
  • Driving is a critical component of this role and so eligible candidates must possess a vehicle, valid Washington driver’s license and insurance to travel through the Archdiocese of Seattle

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.