Facilities Supervisor

St. Joseph Parish in Howell, Michigan is accepting applications for a full time (40 hours per week Monday-Friday, Nights and Weekends as needed) Facilities Supervisor. This position includes full time benefits. Interested candidates should complete the online application and attach a cover letter and resume. Questions may be directed to Fr. Gary Koenigsknecht, Pastor, at frgary@stjosephhowell.org

General Summary :

The Facilities Supervisor at St. Joseph Parish is responsible for maintaining the parish buildings and grounds. The Facilities Supervisor performs and supervises tasks related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, environmental, lawncare, safety and custodial. This position requires a team player attitude, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to details and project coordination. The Facilities Supervisor has a clear understanding of acceptable business practices in relationship to church teachings. The Facilities Supervisor has the ability to collaborate with and support the Pastor, Business Manager, parish staff and parishioners.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities :

• Manages and performs all work related to the maintenance of parish buildings including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, custodial and security of the parish.
• Maintains equipment on parish grounds by closely monitoring equipment and completing necessary testing as required. Also maintains accurate records of all maintenance repairs. Performs repairs as needed.
• Helps with a variety of installations, repairs and renovations to buildings, fixtures and other facilities related items.
• Manages the facility work order system. Assigns tasks to appropriate team member(s). Prioritizes and completes facilities requests in a timely manner. Provides a weekly status update on any pending project.
• Oversees and provides custodial needs of the parish (see Parish Custodian Job Description).
• Oversees the parish kitchen as it relates to safety and cleanliness.
• Keeps buildings safe by making sure they meet building code requirements.
• Works with School Principal to maintain security in the school and practice drills.
• Works with Business Manager and Pastor to report problems, solutions and costs associated.
• Assists in supervision of all parish maintenance and custodial employees.
• Promotes a positive team attitude with employees and volunteers.
• Develops, oversees and may assist teams of volunteers providing parish maintenance services such as cleaning, painting, and landscaping.
• Ensures that all COVID-19 regulations are followed including but not limited to the Health Department guidelines.
• Supervises contractors and vendors as they relate to maintenance.
• Develops and maintains a relationship with all contactors and vendors ensuring efficient facility operations.
• Implement procedures for handling, storing, safekeeping, and destruction of hazardous materials.
• Maintains parish MSDS system.
• Maintains parish wide inventory list and reviews list at least semi-annually.
• Assists parish IT department when changes are needed to the facilities.
• Regularly inspects parish properties for areas of concern. Performs the Semi-Annual Inspection
• Maintain and update as required School Asbestos Management book.
• Maintain and update as needed School Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression systems.
• Maintain Baptismal Font in church.
• Ensures compliance and implementation of policies as they relate to parish facilities.
• Provides snow and ice removal from parking lots, ramps and walkways.
• Provides lawn maintenance and landscaping duties or work with contractor.
• Assists with cemetery (Mt. Olivet Cemetery) as needed.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Serves as the primary contact for facility related emergencies, which may require evening and weekend work.
• Adheres to all Diocesan policies.
• Other duties as assigned by Pastor / Business Manager that are project in nature.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :