Chaminade College Preparatory seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to join our Facilities Management Team.

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the planning, coordinating, and directing of all daily activities related to building maintenance, grounds maintenance, event coordination, and security for Chaminade's middle school campus. The Facilities Manager also manages construction/renovation projects as directed by the Director of Facilities. The Facilities Manager supervises the school's maintenance, events, and grounds staff and coordinates supervision of outsourced janitorial and campus security services.

Deadline for Submission of Applications

Applications are being accepted immediately. This position is open until filled.

The Position - Representative Duties

• Supports the philosophy, principles, and characteristics of Marianist education. Assists in assuring quality services to students, faculty, staff, parents, outside organizations, and the community.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for the high school campus for all matters involving buildings, grounds, events, janitorial, and security services.
• Collaborates with department staff and high school faculty, staff, and administration regarding campus facilities and event planning and execution. Occasionally works as part of a larger facilities management team to support both campuses.
• Prepares and implements short and long-term goals and objectives for high school building, grounds, events, security, and department staff.
• Communicates facilities initiatives, policies, and procedures to employees, students, vendors, and guests.
• Supervises the daily activities of the Facilities department staff. Monitors department performance metrics, including the work order system, to ensure work is completed correctly, efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner and that resources are deployed appropriately. Performs regular formal evaluation of all department staff.
• Conducts regular meetings with department leads to coordinate weekly schedules to ensure effective use of labor and materials.
• Manages and reviews service contracts, including contract labor, and related performance of services. Conducts searches, critiques, and negotiates new and/or renewing service contracts.
• Maintains positive vendor working relationships.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable safety regulations, relevant education code regulations, local and state building codes, and other regulatory requirements.
• Performs daily inspections of the campus to ensure safety and function of the buildings and grounds.
• Conducts monthly safety training classes for Facilities staff. Each session shall be recorded and logged.
• Develops preventive maintenance manuals and schedules.
• Assists in the development and maintenance of Facilities calendar.
• Manages construction/renovation projects as directed by the Director of Facilities. Works on other facilities related projects as assigned.
• Responds to emergency situations as needed and works closely with the campus emergency management team on facilities related concerns.
• Distributes and tracks of campus keys and alarm codes.
• Develops, administers, and tracks the high school facilities budget, including timely submission of approved invoices and bills for payment.
• Orders, maintains inventory control, and monitors utilization rates of campus furniture and supplies for office, maintenance, grounds, and janitorial needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Preferred

Qualified candidates should have a combination of education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business, or Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10) years experience in the building trades, including five (5) years of experience supervising maintenance staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Passion for Chaminade's mission and the Characteristics of a Marianist Education.
• Embraces a servant-leader approach to effectively leads and manages staff.
• Knowledge of construction/renovation planning and scheduling.
• Working knowledge of building mechanical systems, including, but not limited to HVAC, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and plumbing.
• Working knowledge of architectural and construction processes; including plan specifications, bidding processes, cost and budget estimates, and space analysis.
• Understanding of architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and construction drawings and plans.
• Ability to manage projects and to multi-task while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.
• Conscientious in execution of duties with a strong attention to detail.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office programs, especially MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain a work order management system.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work with and manage competing facilities related needs and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administration, and vendors. Ability to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor while working with others.
• Ability to quickly recognize and respond to emergency situations calmly.
• Ability to manage budgets and other allocated resources.
• Ability to work both independently without close oversight, but also as a member of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Salary and Benefits

This is a salaried/exempt from overtime position. The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience. The expected salary range for the position is $ 75,000 to $ 90,000 annually.

Chaminade employees enjoy a competitive employee benefits program including medical, dental and vision coverages, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan contribution, and voluntary supplemental life insurance and long-term care coverages.

Application Process:

Chaminade has implemented a 100% online application system. Interested applicants can apply online through our employment webpage at: www.chaminade.org/employment.

Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter.

Any applicant who needs help or needs an accommodation in order to apply for any position should contact the human resources office at (818) 366-9284 ext. 240.

About Chaminade

Chaminade is an independent co-educational Catholic school in the Marianist tradition serving a diverse student body in grades 6-12 across two beautiful campuses in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. We are a mission-centered community with an unwavering commitment to growing one's faith, serving others, and ensuring the success and well-being of every student and employee. Chaminade sets the standard for Catholic college preparatory excellence with a rigorous, relevant, and innovative academic curriculum and extensive extracurricular offerings.

Chaminade sets the standard for Catholic college preparatory excellence with a rigorous, relevant, and innovative academic curriculum and extensive extracurricular offerings.

Our Mission:

We inspire young people to love, learn, and lead through our Catholic and Marianist traditions of a living faith, academic excellence, and moral responsibility.

Our Vision:

Chaminade College Preparatory graduates are prepared, inspired, and equipped to:

• Share God's love by caring for others and seeking justice and peace.
• Learn, adapt, and grow with the world around them.
• Become servant leaders and positive contributors to society.

The Characteristics of Marianist Education

Chaminade's mission and culture are deeply rooted in the five Characteristics of Marianist Education which are:

• Educating for Formation in Faith
• Providing an Integral Quality Education
• Educating in Family Spirit
• Educating for Service, Justice, and Peace and the Integrity of Creation
• Educating for Adaptation and Change

Chaminade's Commitment to Diversity

Chaminade College Preparatory is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the value that a rich and diverse community brings to our school. Our employee culture is deeply rooted in our Catholic faith and the five Characteristics of Marianist Education. Our Catholic Marianist tradition is lived on our campuses every day, and is evident in our Chaminade Family Spirit where each of our faculty and staff is valued for their unique and varied gifts and talents. Chaminade's faculty, staff, and administration come from all faiths, ethnicities, races, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds and we are stronger for it.

For more information about Chaminade, visit our website at: www.chaminade.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

Chaminade College Preparatory is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, or genetic information, or other basis protected by law for employment in a Catholic school. Applicants who need an accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment and hiring process should contact the human resources department in order to discuss reasonable accommodation.