Director of Facilities Services - Detroit, MI

Director of Facilities Services

The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order

Inspired by the gospel of Jesus and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars of the

Province of St. Joseph, together with our partners in ministry, prayerfully build

sisterbrotherhood in the world. We attend simply and directly to the spiritual and other basic

human needs, especially those of the poor and disenfranchised, promoting justice for all.

The Capuchin Franciscan Province of St. Joseph is a religious community of friars inspired by St.

Francis of Assisi. We live and work with those who struggle with challenging circumstances. We

serve God through the work that we do in the communities we serve. The Director, Facilities

Services will provide proactive facilities planning, maintenance, leadership and oversite across

ministries while coordinating the workflow of assigned staff to ensure projects and repairs are

completed in a timely and quality manner. The Director will also work with the Project Manager

with regard to various construction projects.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate, exemplify and support the Capuchin Charism and Provincial Mission,

Vision and Values throughout all professional responsibilities and activities.

• Expand on and maintain a preventative maintenance program for all buildings, systems

and equipment to ensure uninterrupted service.

• Responsible for maintenance and retention of all records regarding buildings, services,

construction, maintenance, inspections and security.

• Ensure emergency building situations are responded to and addressed in a timely manner

• Following Province guidelines, consult with contractors, vendors; research and estimate

costs of facilities and grounds projects and services including costs for labor, equipment,

and materials; secure bids and make Ministry Director and Guardians aware of projects

updates.

• Train and supervise maintenance staff including scheduling and paid time off.

• Develop and maintain an understanding of and comply with all applicable safety,

insurance requirements, ordinances, laws and regulations.

• Collaborate with Ministry Directors and Guardians to ensure facility needs and repairs

are quickly resolved, and developing long term goals and plans,

• Collaborate with Project Manager regarding improvement and construction projects from

start to finish ensuring Ministry Directors and Guardians are consulted with, understand

and approve plans for each phase.

• Collaborate with Facilities Engineering Supervisor (Detroit) and Maintenance Manager

(Milwaukee) in management of ordinary and preventive maintenance, management and

assignment of work orders, and maintains relationships with contractors/vendors,

oversight of major building systems, maintenance and repairs.

• Develop annual budget for the Facilities Department.

• Work with Ministry Directors and Guardians to develop annual and long-term budget for

both routine maintenance and planned improvements, review financial reports for

compliance.

• Comply with Province and ministry policies, procedures, guidelines and standards.
  

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field, 5 years of supervisory experience that

includes technical, managerial and budgetary responsibilities OR combination of

education and experience; Experience in project management, 5 years of experience in

facilities, buildings and grounds or construction work; Effective mathematical skills;

Ability to create and execute a budget; Effective organization, interpersonal, and verbal

and written communication skills; Ability to be welcoming and professional and maintain

confidentiality; Ability to lift and move up to 20 pounds; Effective communication,

problem solving, and negotiation skills; Ability to travel throughout Province; Ability to

evaluate bids; Effective Microsoft Office skills.

Interested candidates can apply by submitting letter of interest and resume to

employment@thecapuchins.org - include Director of Facilities Services in subject line.

Current employees may apply by submitting resume or internal application (available

from HR or your supervisor) to employment@thecapuchins.org