Director of Maintenance

Job Summary

Supervises the maintenance, renovation, restoration and upkeep of the parish/school buildings and grounds including mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. Conducts preventative maintenance, safety and energy conservation audits. Supervises full-time maintenance and grounds employee’s, may also supervise outside contractors and personally performs higher-level maintenance functions. Requires extensive experience in building and grounds maintenance work and supervision of employees.

Job Responsibilities

• Instructs and monitors maintenance staff in general custodial tasks.
  • Trains and reviews employee performance
  • Establishes daily work assignments
  • Reviews and approves time sheets
  • Supervises grounds maintenance
  • Sets up facilities for parish events such as weddings, funerals, etc.
  • Maintains clean and safe environment in work area
  • Works with volunteers as directed by Business Manager
• Maintains communication with appropriate persons.
  • Communicates parish personnel policies to maintenance staff
  • Maintains channels of communication with Business Manager, Principal or Pastor, on an “as needed” basis
  • Verifies contractor activity
  • Accompanies all inspectors (fire, health, insurance, EPA, etc.) on their rounds
  • Works with parish facilities committee as directed by Business Manager
• Performs as an operations technician.
  • Maintains buildings and equipment
  • Performs routine repairs and obtains necessary certification if required
  • Purchases supplies for maintenance as needed
  • Refers supplier contracts to Business Manager as directed
  • Verifies receipt and condition of supplies
  • Attends seminars as requested by Business Manager or parish
  • Maintains open file of emergency systems, i.e., plumbing, electrical, fire, sewage, underground tanks, etc.
  • Maintains cemetery

Job Requirements

• Previous maintenance experience
• Boiler certification desirable
• HVAC maintenance knowledge highly desirable
• Three plus years supervisory experience in related field

• General knowledge and support of the Catholic Church, Catholic sacraments, Catholic rites and liturgies

• Must have necessary mechanical skills and the ability to work safely with machinery and equipment requiring considerable caution

• • • Must have good interpersonal communication skills
    • Must have ability to organize and prioritize time
    • Must have ability to perform outlined tasks
    • Must have ability to supervise others

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule with possible evening and/or weekend hours
• Ability to tolerate varying temperatures and climate changes

• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stand for long periods
• Ability to provide own transportation for job-related responsibilities