Facilities Manager in Phoenix, Arizona at St. Joan of Arc Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix

Purpose and Scope: to support the Diocese of Phoenix in its mission in service of the Body of Christ. This position assumes the responsibility to coordinate the maintenance work for the parish, performs skilled and semi-skilled building maintenance and repairs requiring a working knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical work. Responsible for the general upkeep of the parish buildings and grounds, as well as the parish rectory.

Essential Job Functions specific to this position:

• Ensures church buildings and grounds are maintained in a manner that provides a healthy, safe, and attractive physical environment.

• Ensures the HVAC, lighting system, and other electrical mechanical equipment are fully operational.

• Furniture is maintained, and the grounds are maintained in a clean and safe manner.

• Performs minor maintenance of the rectory, church, social halls, classrooms, preschool and office when needed.

• Performs minor construction, basic mechanical maintenance and implements preventative maintenance schedules on buildings and equipment.

• Repairs walls, repairs various types of furniture, doors, windows, floors, gates, roofs, and ceilings.

• Researches, orders, and stores all supplies needed for maintenance and repairs.

• Picks up supplies and parts from vendors as needed.

• Works with the Business Manager, Pastor, and Finance Director to establish and maintain a budget for major maintenance, repairs, and replacement equipment.

• Researches and obtains bids for special projects as directed by the Business Manager and/or Pastor.

• Maintains a list of vendors as needed for contracted services for landscape care, HVAC maintenance, roofing, and pest control.

• Submits a quarterly maintenance schedule of capital equipment to ensure the longevity of the equipment.

• Communicates power outages, equipment failures, and campus safety concerns immediately to the Pastor and Business Manager.

• Works in collaboration with staff to ensure facilities and equipment are in good condition for liturgical and non-liturgical events.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Working knowledge of standard tools, materials, methods and practices involved in building and grounds maintenance and repair, including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and painting.

• Working knowledge of building codes.

• Working knowledge of safe work practices.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and to perform strenuous tasks.

• Ability to move and use ladders, lifts, scaffolds and other related equipment.

• Ability to provide own transportation for job-related responsibilities.

• Ability to be available for emergencies as needed.

Minimal Qualifications:

• Education requirements: Graduate of trade school or equivalent work experience.

• Experience requirements: Three years of work experience in a similar position.

• Bilingual, English & Spanish requirements: English required, Spanish helpful.

Work Environment:

• The individual filling the role of Facility Manager will work together with other staff members, striving to achieve the staff Mission: “Family of Faith, Called to Live the Love of Christ” by adopting the values and aspirations noted below to ensure a respectful and joyful work environment.

• The individual filling the role of Facility Manager will acknowledge their responsibility to be of services to the parishioners of St. Joan of Arc in providing help and guidance to the appropriate resources requested.

• The individual filling the role of Facility Manager will be a man or woman obedient to the Church, consisting also in familiarity with diocesan policies and protocols. Furthermore, this entails being a person of deep faith, active reception of the sacraments, and a witness to the Christian way of life, capable of sharing their faith according to their abilities.