Owensboro Catholic Schools is seeking applicants for Facilities Manager. The Facilities Manager will oversee all buildings and grounds, maintenance and custodial work for our four campuses. The ideal candidate will be a working manager with a trade background (electrical, plumbing, carpentry) and will be responsible for scheduling daily custodial routines, training new maintenance employees, planning and scheduling maintenance and upgrades, and working with third-party vendors. The Facilities Manager must have the leadership and organizational skills to work with a volunteer Buildings and Grounds Committee.
Duties include:
Planning building maintenance and operations programs
Ensuring efficiency of all building systems
Preparing reports and budgets
Maintaining a safe work environment for all employees
Managing facilities planning and space allocation
Preparing cost estimates for equipment and relocations
Managing maintenance of grounds
Ensuring all utility systems are inspected and in accordance with regulations
Negotiating bids and contracts for third-party vendors/workers
Managing and supervising all facilities personnel
Overseeing all building functions
Coordinating custodial issues and schedules.
Requirements and qualifications:
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Must be self-motivated and self-directed
Goal-oriented, organized team player with positive attitude
Accurate and precise attention to detail
Strong verbal/written communications skills with supervisors, staff and outside vendors
Able to encourage, mentor and lead team and staff
Experience with compiling and following strict budgets
Previous experience in maintenance supervision or related field required
High school diploma; additional degrees preferred, but will consider any related building maintenance experience
Physically able to stand, bend, squat, stoop, reach with hands and arms, climb and lift up to 50 lbs
Good computer skills required for scheduling, e-mail, calendars, facilities and other software
Must adhere to company philosophy/mission statement/company policies and procedures
Must pass a drug screen, criminal background check and complete safe environment training
Owensboro Catholic Schools is an equal opportunity employer that provides a wide range of benefits. All interested applicants may submit a resume and cover letter to karen.taber@owensborocatholic.org or mail to Karen Taber, Owensboro Catholic Schools Human Resources, 1524 W Parrish Ave, Owensboro, KY 42301. Resumes will be accepted through November 2, 2018.