Facilities Manager at Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego – Poway, California

Parish Name: St. Michael's Catholic Church

Location: 15546 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064

Reports to: Pastoral Associate/Business Manager

Employment Type: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay: $70,304 per year, negotiable depending on experience

St. Michael’s Catholic Parish, a vibrant community of over 3,500 families with a 20-acre campus and large school, is seeking a dedicated, "hands-on" Facilities Manager. This role is the central focal point for our parish physical plant, ensuring a safe, spiritual, and welcoming environment for our parishioners, students, and staff.

Job Summary

As the Facilities Manager, you are more than just a maintenance lead; you are a steward of our campus. Reporting directly to the Pastoral Associate/Business Manager, the facility manager will balance technical "fix-it" tasks with high-level administrative and personnel management. You’ll oversee everything from HVAC contracts and roof repairs to setting up for the Fall Festival and ensuring liturgical supplies (like altar wine and candles) are always well stocked.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Operations: Including, but not limited to, managing all building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.), HFC A/V, other parish equipment, hard surfaces such as roads and parking and performing minor repairs across the church, school, offices, and rectory.
• Vendor & Project Management: Negotiate contracts and supervise independent contractors (landscapers, janitorial, specialty trades) to ensure quality and maintain budget compliance.
• Event Coordination: Manage permit applications, insurance requirements, and lead the setup/teardown for major parish events, such as the Fall Festival, Craft Fair, Gala, etc. You’ll even manage the livestreaming for weekend masses, funerals, and weddings.
• Compliance & Safety: Manage all property inspections and act as the primary liaison with the City of Poway (Fire/Sheriff) and manage safety programs (IIPP/Workplace Violence Prevention).
• Administrative Oversight: Assist with budget planning, handle annual property tax exemptions (Welfare Exemption), and perform minutes for the Parish Finance Council, maintain maintenance records.
• Facility Calendars: Manage and maintain primary facility online calendars, including Holy Family Center, Gymnasium and Parish Center. Ensure outside organizations using parish facilities (e.g. Scouts, KoC, parishioners) have Facility Use Agreements on file and apply for special event coverage through CMG, as applicable.
• Team Leadership & Training: As a member of the management team, you’ll be working directly with the Pastor and Pastoral Associate and Business Manager and expected to cross- train and supervise facilities staff and perform annual reviews and daily direction.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mission-Driven: A deep respect for the mission of the Catholic Church and the ability to work effectively with clergy, staff, and volunteers.
• Flexibility: As an exempt position, the facility manager is expected to maintain a flexible schedule and be available on call for plant emergencies, such as fire alarms, equipment failures, power outages, etc.
• Technical Versatility: Practical knowledge of structural, mechanical, and electrical systems. You should be as comfortable with a wrench as you are with a spreadsheet.
• Self-Starter: A multi-tasker with a sense of urgency who can prioritize a long list of projects without constant supervision.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in computer technology, including managing livestreaming equipment and office copiers.
• Experience: At least 2 years in maintenance or a similar role; personnel management experience is preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the parish facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee must perform moderate to heavy work in all types of weather, stooping, standing squatting, and lifting heavy objects (up to 20 pounds).

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

St. Michael's Catholic Church, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.