Facilities Manager St. Michael's Catholic Church Ridge Maryland

The Facilities Manager oversees and performs the maintenance operation cleanliness and safety of all parish and school properties including the church school rectory thrift shop outbuildings and surrounding grounds. This role combines hands-on custodial and maintenance responsibilities with facility oversight planning and coordination to ensure that all facilities are safe clean functional and welcoming and that they support the mission of the parish and school; this role will report to the Pastor.

The Facilities Manager performs routine and specialized maintenance and custodial work coordinates with contractors and vendors manages preventive maintenance and work schedules and serves as the primary point of contact for facility-related needs and emergencies.

Facilities Custodial and Grounds Management

Ensure that all parish and school buildings systems and grounds are clean safe well-maintained and ready for daily use liturgical functions school operations and special events.

Perform routine custodial services including cleaning trash removal floor care restroom sanitation and restocking supplies.

Oversee and maintain all buildings structures systems and grounds including landscaping gardens playgrounds athletic fields snow and ice removal and waste management in concert with outside vendors contracted for some of these tasks.

Oversee and maintain mechanical plumbing electrical HVAC and fire/life-safety systems in compliance with applicable codes safety standards and Archdiocesan policies in concert with outside vendors that are contracted to maintain some systems.

Conduct regular inspections of facilities grounds and equipment; complete checklists and reports as required.

Operate and monitor boilers air conditioning sprinkler fire alarm and securit systems as applicable.

Implement and support energy management and conservation efforts to improve efficiency and control costs.

Maintenance and Repairs

Perform hands-on preventive maintenance routine repairs and minor construction projects.

Schedule track and document preventive maintenance activities inspections and service records.

Develop and manage a system for tracking work orders and prioritizing maintenance and custodial tasks.

Respond promptly to facility-related emergencies and serve as the primary after-hours or on-call contact as needed.

Event and Operational Support

Support parish and school activities and events by setting up and moving furniture equipment and materials with the help of other staff and volunteers.

Coordinate facility readiness for school events and parish functions.

Contractor Vendor and Project Oversight

Coordinate with outside contractors vendors inspectors and service providers for specialized maintenance repairs inspections and capital projects.

Serve as on-site project coordinator for renovations system upgrades and repairs ensuring work is completed safely on time and within budget.

Ensure all required inspections licenses and permits are maintained and current.

Budget Inventory and Administration

Maintain an organized cost-effective inventory of tools equipment cleaning supplies and replacement parts.

Provide input for annual facilities budgets including contracts maintenance needs and capital planning.

Monitor facility-related expenditures and notify administration of significant needs or variances.

Maintain clear documentation related to maintenance activities inspections safety compliance and contractor work.

Communicate effectively with the Pastor School Administrator parish staff school staff and relevant committees (e.g. Finance Buildings & Grounds).

Safety Security and Compliance

Ensure compliance with OSHA standards local and state building codes and Archdiocesan policies.

Monitor campus safety and security systems including lighting locks alarms and access controls.

Maintain logs related to security access alarm codes and safety procedures.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Strong organizational problem-solving and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with supervisors and staff.

Effective interpersonal and customer service skills; ability to work collaboratively with clergy staff volunteers students and parishioners.

Hands-on skills in general maintenance and custodial work; experience in multiple trades (electrical plumbing HVAC carpentry) preferred but not required.

Basic computer literacy including email digital systems and basic office software.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum of 35 years of experience in facilities management building maintenance custodial services or a related field.

Experience maintaining facilities for a multi-building campus (parish school or similar setting) preferred.

Familiarity with industrial-strength cleaning equipment and chemicals.

Valid drivers license must pass a background check and complete Child Protection/VIRTUS Training

Please submit a cover letter and résumé to the Pastor at

Required Experience:

Manager