Director of Buildings and Grounds

JOB DESCRIPTION: DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Summary: The Director of Buildings and Grounds is a member of the parish staff; supervises the maintenance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds; is responsible for overseeing mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems; conducts preventive maintenance, safety and energy conservation audits; supervises other maintenance staff and oversees contracted services; performs routine janitorial services, set up and tear down; makes suggestions for improvements to buildings and property, to processes and procedures; may have some responsibilities for larger building improvement projects. Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; on call evenings, weekends, and as arranged. Depending on the applicant, there may be some latitude in the weekly schedule, including the possibility of part time work. Job Description: Oversees all parish buildings, property and equipment as well as all maintenance related to them Monitors building systems through the building automation system (BAS), schedules heating and cooling according to the parish calendar Interacts with contractors and service providers (lawn service, snow removal, heating and cooling contractors, cleaning services and so on) Supervises parish maintenance employees Interacts with parish staff, parish organization leaders and parishioners and other volunteers in a professional and helpful way Makes recommendations regarding parish building and maintenance projects Prepares a preventive maintenance schedule for buildings and systems and implements it fully Maintains all logs (such as fire systems, snow, asbestos, boilers, playscape and so on) Performs preventive maintenance; makes routine repairs to electrical and plumbing systems, mechanical systems, heating and cooling systems, doors and fixtures, hardware, furniture, wall surfaces, and so on; routine painting; oversees the care of all parish property and equipment Makes recommendations for summer maintenance projects Submits orders to the parish administrator; keeps an accurate and systematic inventory of supplies, replacement parts, and so on; makes recommendations for cost-effective changes to purchasing supplies Anticipates equipment rotation and major purchases and makes recommendations for them Opens and closes buildings as arranged Provides set up and tear down services for parish events Performs routine janitorial services daily Oversees and insures the cleaning and preparation of the school buildings: routine, daily cleaning as well as major cleaning projects during breaks and summer recess Performs routine landscaping services as necessary and oversees the care of landscaping and all outdoor areas; organizes and supervises parish clean-up and planting events Performs snow removal and salting, in conjunction with the snow removal service and the parish maintenance staff Oversees the parish asbestos management plan; participates in required training and complies with all requirements Gives attention to safety and security matters on a regular basis; makes recommendations in matters pertaining to safety and security Contributes as requested in the budget process in all things pertaining to buildings, grounds and maintenance Attends to particular assignments and projects as assigned by the parish administrator or parish priest Skills & Qualifications: Excellent work ethic Desire and ability to work as part of a parish team Dependability, careful attention to detail, a conscientious attitude toward the parish and position Supervisory skills: ability to anticipate and plan in detail Good communication skills (both written and verbal) with parish staff, organizations, and parishioners Ability to keep complete and accurate records Willingness and ability to learn and grow into the position Knowledge of buildings and building systems, cleaning and maintenance procedures Skills in electrical and plumbing work, hardware and woodwork, and flooring maintenance; knowledge of and abilities with mechanical systems (heating and cooling, lighting); knowledge of roofing systems and their care and upkeep Flexibility and the ability to work independently Possession of a boiler operator's license or willingness to qualify for the license after employment begins Computer skills (email, memos, shared parish files, maintenance files, building automation systems, and so on) Physical ability to climb ladders, lift and carry, move equipment and supplies Awareness of and commitment to environmental concerns Other: Reports to the parish administrator Please send cover letter and resume to Selma Yaldoo at

Created: 2024-11-04