Director of Facilities

Job Description

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Shawnee is seeking a Full Time Director of Facilities. Primary responsibilities are managing and overseeing the St. Joseph campus comprised of 20 acres, seven buildings, a football field, track, and 9 maintenance technicians. Primary responsibilities include supervising and coordinating the maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Overseeing the operation and safety of buildings systems such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and janitorial needs. Communicating with internal and external customers to ensure effective and efficient relations. Managing facilities service requests and developing a work order system to ensure that deadlines and standards are met. A successful candidate should be Catholic, with strong relationship skills and the ability to work in a collaborative setting. Interested applicants should send their resume to mthomas@stjoeshawnee.org or call (913) 248-4562.

Requirements
• Plans, directs, coordinates and supervises subordinate personnel in custodial services and the maintenance of heating, air conditioning, electrical, structural, and plumbing systems; assists and coordinates project planning and construction; monitors and inspects construction projects and contract work to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and with national, state and local code requirements; trains subordinates in proper diagnostic, repair, maintenance, and installation procedures of mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, electric and structural utilities equipment, and Pneumatic Building Control Systems.
• Understands and supervises the diagnosis and troubleshooting of building air comfort, temperature problems, air-distribution, air balancing, or stratification problems, along with building insulation or vapor barrier deficiencies; responds to calls for emergencies, assigning staff, and providing oversight; maintains records of equipment operation logs and records; produces HVAC system and efficiency reports that identify system problems or confirm proper operating conditions.
• Monitors the inventory of repair and replacement parts and supplies and initiates and approves purchase requests; coordinates requisitioning purchase orders for tools, equipment and supplies; assists with preparation of capital and operations budgets, and prioritization of expenditures; coordinates with the Building Automation team to ensure energy management and energy saving strategies are maintained and implemented properly and efficiently; meets with customers, internal partners, and contractors to develop plans, work, time, and cost estimates.
• Determines priority, directs, and assists maintenance crews in completing assignments; trains new crew members; ensures safety standards are met; shares knowledge, explains duties, and helps others acquire higher skill level; completes or approves paperwork, timesheets, and equipment logs using computerized system; follows purchasing card guidelines and completes approval process.
• Oversees contractors and vendors by ensuring work is complete, accurate, and meets regulatory requirements; assists risk management in their initiatives and ensures compliance; manages facility room set-up and provides excellent customer service.
• Plowing snow during the winter and being on call for any fire/burglar alarms

About the Employer

OUR MISSION
We, the St. Joseph parish family, pledge to be a welcoming community united in the Eucharist. We strive to live as disciples of Christ while we worship, teach and serve together. With the grace of the Holy Spirit to strengthen us, we journey together to eternal life.