Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager
Full-time Position

Mission
Father Gabriel Richard High School, a Catholic school community, exists to build up the Body of Christ through the intellectual and spiritual formation of its students. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, FGR cultivates in each student a sense of awe in response to the beauty of truth. Strengthened by the Sacraments, students are equipped to live at the service of others through academic excellence, intentional discipleship, creativity and sportsmanship.

Overview
The Facilities Manager (FM) is responsible for assisting the Director of Facilities Operations in ensuring Father Gabriel Richard High School (FGR) and its grounds are operationally efficient, clean, beautiful, and meeting the functional needs of its staff, faculty, students, and visitors. The qualified candidate will be an intentional disciple of Jesus Christ, with a strong work ethic, tons of initiative, a broad skillset in facilities management, and someone known to be a servant leader.

The FM reports directly to the Director of Facilities Operations and provides direct oversight of FGR's grounds keeper and custodial staff. Responsibilities include:

Roles and Responsibilities
Management Responsibilities
• With the Facilities Director, provide daily supervision to the grounds keeper and custodial staff, ensuring a clean, safe, efficient, beautiful, and functional environment for our 120,000 square foot high school building and 40-acre grounds.
• Manage the prioritization and timely completion of requests made through FGR's facility ticket system.
• Review daily work of the maintenance and custodial staff. Provide training, correction, and direct assistance to staff, as needed.
• Assist in capital and operational budget development.
• Support Director of Facility Operations in ensuring federal, state, and local building regulations are enforced. Assist in communicating changes to faculty and staff.
Building Maintenance Responsibilities
• Prioritize and coordinate short and long-term facility renewal, building maintenance, preventative maintenance programs, and small construction projects.
• Facilitate and assist with coordinated contracted building, cleaning, and grounds maintenance services.
• Complete carpentry, painting, minor plumbing, and minor electrical services.
Operational Responsibilities
• Support building security and safety program for staff and faculty, students, visitors and assets. Support the Assistant Principal with staff and faculty trainings, including fire and safety drills.
Assist in the:
snow removal (often early morning and sometimes weekends);
care and maintenance of athletic fields and grounds;
cleaning of the building when needed; and
setup and cleanup of school activities and events.
• Safely and efficiently operate light grounds equipment (e.g. compact tractors, commercial lawnmower, etc.).
• Performs other duties as directed by the Director of Facility Operations, President, or Principal.

Required Skills & Experience:
• High school diploma; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years' facilities management experience.
• Minimum of two years' experience managing a team.
• Significant experience sourcing contractors and managing vendor relations.
• Skilled in:
carpentry and painting;
basic plumbing (fixture repair & replacement required);
basic electrical (fixture repair & replacement required);
mechanical systems;
small motor repair and maintenance; and
operating light grounds equipment.
• Satisfactory completion of contractual training requirements.
• Strong project management, follow-up, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience in a church or educational setting preferred.
• Boiler Operators License or similar certifications preferred.
• Possess a valid State Vehicle Operator's License.
• Periodic "on call" work and occasional evenings/weekends required.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Actively support the Mission, Vision and Values of the Fr. Gabriel Richard High School and the Catholic faith.