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Diocese of Austin

Facilities Manager

Diocese of Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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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 correct problems in every phase of general maintenance, including areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, janitorial, painting, and general repairs. 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 Requirements

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 Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Management Industries

Religious Institutions

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