What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at Catholic Diocese of Lansing?
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in East Lansing is accepting applications for a full time Maintenance Supervisor position. Please read the job duties and apply online.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Maintenance Supervisor plays an important role in maintaining the parish school buildings and grounds. The Maintenance Supervisor provides oversight and day to day supervision of the parish school facilities. The Maintenance Supervisor supervises tasks related to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, environmental, safety, and event coordination. This position requires a team player attitude, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to details and project coordination. The Maintenance Supervisor has a clear understanding of acceptable business practices in relationship to church teachings. The Maintenance Supervisor will collaborate with and support the Pastor, Business Manager, parish school administration and staff and parishioners.
REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage and direct work for the maintenance of all parish school buildings including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, custodial and security of the parish.
- Maintains equipment on parish school grounds by closely monitoring equipment and completing necessary testing as required. Also maintains accurate records of all maintenance repairs.
- Manages the facility work order system. Assigns tasks to appropriate team member(s).
- Oversees and assists with custodial needs of the parish school.
- Oversees event coordination. Ensures proper scheduling of set up and take down for meetings, events, worship, and otherwise as directed.
- Keeps buildings safe by making sure they meet building code requirements.
- Works with Director of Facilities to report problems, solutions, and costs associated. Provides a weekly status update on any pending project.
- Supervises all parish school groundskeepers, maintenance, and janitorial employees.
- Promotes a positive team attitude with employees and volunteers.
- Develops and oversees a team of volunteers providing parish school maintenance services such as cleaning, painting, and landscaping.
- Supervise contractors and vendors as they relate to maintenance.
- Develops and maintains a relationship with all contractors and vendors ensuring efficient facility operations.
- Implement procedures for handling, storing, safekeeping, and destruction of hazardous materials. Maintain parish MSDS system.
- May assist in key distribution as requested by management.
- Maintains parish wide inventory list and reviews list at least annually.
- Regularly inspects parish school properties and equipment for areas of concern.
- Ensures compliance and implementation of policies as they relate to parish school facilities.
- Provides general carpentry on parish school properties as needed.
- Provides snow removal as needed.
- Provides lawn maintenance and landscaping as needed.
- Serves as primary contact for facility related emergencies, which may require evening and weekend work.
- Adheres to all Diocesan policies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have good interpersonal skills and familiarity with the Parish and School as an organization. Must work effectively with and collaborate with the Pastor, parishioners, parish staff, School Administration and staff, musicians, and parish committees/commissions.
- Is self motivated and willing to serve.
- Ability to execute projects systematically.
- Good craftsmanship.
- Proficient in computer applications using Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, etc.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- High School Diploma with training in maintenance of buildings.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in building and grounds maintenance work and supervision of employees.
- Diocesan employment requirements must be met.
- Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
While employees are asked to serve in a variety of roles, each employee’s duties and responsibilities are primarily religious. An employee must exemplify the moral teachings of the Catholic Church. An employee must not teach, advocate, model or in any way encourage beliefs or behaviors that are contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
