Facilities Specialist

FACILITIES SPECIALIST
Full-time Position

Mission:
Father Gabriel Richard High School (FGR), 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 Specialist (FS) 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.

Reports to:
The FS reports directly to the Director of Facilities Operations and provides oversight of FGR's grounds keeping and custodial needs.

Roles and Responsibilities:
• Provide daily support to the grounds keeping and custodial needs, 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.
• Conduct the following daily or seasonal duties:
- Cleaning of the building;
- Setup and cleanup of school activities and events;
- Care and maintenance of athletic fields and grounds;
- Snow removal;
- Safely and efficiently operate light grounds equipment (e.g. snow plow, compact tractors, commercial lawnmower, etc.).
• Complete carpentry, painting, minor plumbing, and minor electrical services.
• Facilitate and assist with coordinated contracted building, cleaning, and grounds maintenance services.
• Support Director of Facility Operations in ensuring federal, state, and local building regulations are enforced.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Director of Facility Operations, President, and Principal.

Required Skills & Experience:
• High school diploma; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a facilities management role.
• Skilled in:
- Basic carpentry and painting;
- Basic plumbing (fixture repair & replacement required);
- Basic electrical (fixture repair & replacement required);
- HVAC and mechanical systems;
- Small motor and maintenance and repair; and
- Operating light grounds equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience in a church or educational setting 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.

Critical Qualities:
• Intentional disciple of Jesus Christ who evidences values, integrity, and ethics consistent with the Catholic faith and Fr. Gabriel Richard High School;
• Professional in demeanor.
• Winsome personality, with a natural ability to connect with people and move them to action;
• Exceptionally high level of honesty, integrity, and dependability;
• Self-starter with tons of initiative and follow through;
• Sustained positive attitude; and
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
Apply through:
Email your cover letter, resume, statement of faith* and application to: [email protected].

*The Statement of Faith should include an overview of your faith journey, the name of the church you attend, and your current spiritual disciplines.