Director of Facilities

St. Brendan Catholic High School in Miami seeks a Director of Facilities. The Director of Facilities is responsible for but not limited to overseeing property management, maintenance, construction projects, and operations. The Director of Facilities performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees the maintenance of all school facilities, including the routine inspection of the grounds, installations, and equipment to determine necessary repairs, maintenance or replacement
• Oversees construction, landscaping, cleaning/janitorial services
• Plans and directs building and grounds improvements to ensure the facility’s appearance positively reflects and enhances the school the community
• Plans and schedules work with minimal interruptions to business and communicates related interruptions to principal.
• Solicits bids, negotiates, prepares contracts, obtaining best value for cost, and maintains relationship with contracting service providers
• Maintains utilities, including water, power, HVAC, and their dependent mechanical and electrical systems
• Maintains electrical power systems and consults with IT staff or service providers to ensure plant operations
• Formulates emergency backup plans and procedures and works with the principal to ensure that systems are in place for business continuity
• Oversees and directs disposal of waste according to federal, state and local stipulations
• Supervises the work of contractors and service providers for the school
• Supports school activities, including athletics and club events, and ensures that appropriate resources are provided
• Supports the Office of Student Affairs to ensure the safety and supervision of students on campus
• Supports security personnel with automobile and pedestrian traffic on campus
• Works to forecast needs and purchase supplies and equipment
• Responsible for work assignments, performance management and development of maintenance staff
• Reviews work of team and/or vendors upon completion of each job to ensure that installed components, repairs and built projects are functioning according to expectation
• Performs all work according to safe work practices while maintaining a safe, clean work area, and working tools
• Reports any hazards when necessary to the principal
• Uses personal protective equipment properly when required by OSHA or on own initiative, when hazardous conditions are evident
• Reads and interprets plans, blueprints, schematics and other facilities-related documents needed to perform tasks
• Participates in emergency backup plans and procedures for hurricanes and other natural disasters, including recovery/business continuity plans, as required by the principal
• Responsible for any other task as assigned by the principal

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field from an accredited college/university, preferred
• A participating member of a Catholic faith community with a thorough understanding of and commitment to the Catholic philosophy
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with facilities management, event planning, and/or construction

To apply: Please send cover letter, list of professional references and resume to: employment@stbhs.org. Subject line should read: Director of Facilities.

No phone calls please.