Job Description

The Facilities Manager is a full-time salaried position who reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the church and school.  A successful candidate assumes responsibility for maintaining a multi-building campus that serves a church community and a PreK-8th grade parochial school.  This person would identify, monitor, oversee, and correcting problems in every phase of general maintenance, including areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, janitorial, painting, and general repairs.

Ministerial Character

The Pastor is the visible principal and foundation of unity in the parish of St. Theresa Catholic Church which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ’s mission present and enduring in the parish. In order to fulfill his mission, the Pastor employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed at St. Theresa Catholic Church help to extend the ministry of the Pastor in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Pastor in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure environment across the large campus

• Assesses repair needs, estimated time needed for repairs, and budgets

• Receives and evaluates bids and estimates for various service, repair, and construction projects

• Monitors the performance of service contractors and repair, and maintenance contractors

• Tracks inventories and orders adequate maintenance and cleaning supplies for the entire campus

• Assigns duties to maintenance staff and tracks progress through completion of all submitted work orders through the online work order management system

• On-call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by the COO and willingness to work occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as the needs of the campus change.

• Manages relationships with vendors and contractors

• Provide management of timekeeping for staff, including time–off and OT, only with prior approvals weekly

• Maintains shop, equipment rooms, and storage areas in a neat, organized, and secure condition

• Able to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures before using this equipment

• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment

• Actively engages and works with staff to complete all facilities and maintenance needs

• Other tasks and projects as assigned by the COO or the Pastor

Necessary Skills

• Previous maintenance supervisory experience with 3-5 years of property management and maintenance experience required

• Good communication skills to effectively communicate with maintenance staff, as well as vendors and contractors

• Knowledge of general HVAC maintenance, upkeep, and repair along with the  ability to recommend efficiency improvements for those systems

• Experience in supervising maintenance staff with strong interpersonal skills and a strong working knowledge of customer service principles and practices

• Excellent time management skills

• Must be able to multitask and accept instruction and guidance from several people at the same time

• Computer literacy required ,including working knowledge of MS Office applications like Outlook, Word and Excel. 

• Willingness to be on call after hours and on weekends for emergencies.

All employees of the parish are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Pastor in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the church. The parish is an at-will employer. All buildings and vehicles owned by the parish are tobacco-free. We work in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.

Working hours should include a minimum of 40 per week, and be flexible based on ministry needs. Some weekends, evenings, and holidays will be required. Regular office hours should be observed when not working weekends, evenings, or holidays.

Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech including Catholic Christian prayer and liturgical celebrations. Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards. May be required to use personal or parish vehicles to drive to off-site locations. Traveling within and outside the parish to meetings and other events may be required, and travel may include overnight lodging.

 - Minimum education requirement: high school diploma or equivalent

- Fluent in English

- 3-6 years experience in general maintenance, construction, or make-ready.

- Basic level knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance tasks.

- Ability to operate a computer.

- Valid Texas driver's license and ability to work in the United States.

- Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.