Job Details

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: The Facility Manager (FM) supervises the design, planning, construction and maintenance of the campus facilities and properties. The campus includes the church, parish office, halls, providence house 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.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Responsible for developing long-range strategic facilities plans to include funding and budget planning based on the parish current and future needs (coordinating with Business Manager)
• 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
• Develop specifications for cost-effective campus energy management systems; supervise 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, contractors 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 perform all required tasks in a timely manner.
• Attends all Finance & Cemetery committee meetings
• Supervises contracted cleaning company engaged in cleaning campus buildings and premises
• Must be accessible 24/7 for on call support in emergencies and serve as primary contact for security company
• Collaborate with the parish administrators to manage parish and plant facilities
• Leader of Guardian group: training, scheduling and compliance.

Supervision Given and/or Received:

• Received: moderate supervision given to this position from Parish Pastor, Business Manager and/or Deacon
• Given: this position provides feedback and guidance to the Parish Administrative staff, volunteers, and/or vendors upon advice and consent of the Parish Pastor

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• This position works in office environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the Diocese, tight deadlines and moderate workloads.
• Some work is done outside.
• 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 requires repetitive and frequent hand and wrist movements.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 75 pounds with assistance.

Travel Requirements: Limited travel required for training, purchasing supplies, and maintaining facility and rectories.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Experience with building, grounds or industrial maintenance.
• A working knowledge of construction, lawn care, parking lot maintenance, and mechanical repair.
• Good mechanical aptitude.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community.
• Ability to perform outlined tasks with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with cleaning/janitorial equipment and supplies and their safe use and storage.
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Positive attitude and willingness to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work with all types of people.
• Microsoft Office 365
• Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical, customer service skills and the ability to multi-task.

FLSA Designation:Exempt, Full-time 40 hrs/week, Onsite