Facilities Director

Archdiocese of San Antonio•Spring Branch, TX

About The Position

The Director of Facilities is responsible for the strategic leadership, planning, and oversight of all parish buildings, grounds, and physical assets. This position ensures that parish facilities support the mission of the Church through safe, efficient, and well-maintained environments for worship, ministry, and community life. Must be able to manage and oversee staff including some volunteers.

Requirements

Competencies
Communication & Teamwork: Ability to effectively share information and ideas of various degree of difficulty and sensitivity through different means of communication and to diverse audiences. (Verbal and/or written) Ability to listen and respond constructively with others fostering collaboration and team success.
Critical Thinking & Solutions Oriented: Ability to actively and skillfully process and generate information and belief using a set of core skills – analysis, evaluation, inference, deductive reasoning, and inductive reasoning. Ability to identify various challenges, think outside the box, be innovative, and formulate possible solutions.
Integrity / Honesty: Ability to conduct self in ways that are in concert with the organization’s standard of conduct when advocating for and influencing others, and executing responsibilities.
Resilience & Stress Management: Ability to deal effectively with pressure, and remain optimistic and persistent, despite challenging situations. Ability to remain focused and use emotional intelligence despite stressful situations and competing priorities.
Thorough & Results Oriented: Ability to provide great care and attention to detail, while meeting deadlines. Ability to remain focused on objectives of the organization / program and being able to meet or exceed desired outcomes and deliverables.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
Two (2) years’ proven experience building / facilities maintenance
Strong organizational skills ability to plan and organize to meet parish goals and deadlines
Strong project and time management skills
Strong. interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of staff and management
Obtain TCEQ-Water Operator – Class C Certification within the three months upon hiring
Obtain OSHA Training General Safety within the three months upon hiring.
Knowledge and Skills
Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team.
License and Credentials
Reliable transportation
Valid driver license
Valid vehicle insurance

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) (preferred)

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Oversight:
Provide comprehensive leadership and strategic oversight for all parish buildings, grounds, cemetery, and physical assets to ensure facilities effectively support the mission of the parish.
Develop and implement long-range facilities maintenance and capital improvement plans.
Advise the Pastor and parish leadership on facility-related priorities, risks, and infrastructure needs.
Propose and manage annual facilities operating and capital budgets; monitor expenditures and provide financial forecasting for future needs.
Serve as primary liaison with Archdiocesan offices regarding facilities compliance and construction approvals.
Facilities Operations & Maintenance
Oversee all maintenance operations, ensuring timely completion of preventative, routine, and emergency repairs.
Complete any hands on work that would be required.
Establish and maintain a comprehensive preventative maintenance program, including documentation and scheduling.
Direct the diagnosis and resolution of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, irrigation, and structural issues.
Ensure proper operation and compliance of parish water systems, including monitoring wells, usage reporting, and coordination of required testing.
Maintain detailed records of inspections, repairs, warranties, and service agreements.
Capital Projects & Compliance
Provide leadership and oversight for all construction, renovation, and modification projects.
Ensure full compliance with Archdiocesan policies, city/county codes, ADA requirements, and safety regulations.
Develop project scopes, obtain bids, evaluate contractors, and oversee work to ensure completion within scope, budget, and timeline.
Identify risk management concerns and implement corrective action plans.
Staff & Vendor Management
Directly supervise and evaluate Facilities Maintenance and Sanitation staff.
Establish work priorities, performance standards, and safety expectations.
Oversee and coordinate the work of contractors, technicians, and service providers.
Serve as primary point of contact for facility-related volunteers and parish ministries.
Negotiate and manage service contracts to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
Grounds & Cemetery Oversight
Ensure parish grounds, landscaping, irrigation systems, and cemetery are maintained with professionalism and reverence.
Oversee seasonal landscaping plans, tree maintenance, and irrigation management.
Ensure cemetery operations reflect respect for the deceased and their families.
Campus Security & Risk Management
Oversee campus security protocols including building access, alarm systems, and emergency response procedures.
Serves as 1st point of contact for security and fire alarms
Respond to facility-related emergencies as needed.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and emergency preparedness procedures.
Parish Operations Support
Oversee facility setup and breakdown for liturgies, meetings, parish events, and special functions.
Maintain inventory control systems for equipment, tools, and facility-related assets.
Additional Responsibilities
Maintains a formal record of all inspections, tests, repairs and/ or updates:
Maintains files of all municipal and state safety/ security guidelines
Maintains ADA equipment (AED equipment, first aid kits etc.) ensuring equipment is up to code and in proper working order
Performing regular inspection and operational performance of all fire and security alarms and equipment (fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, etc.), scheduling and overseeing repairs and updates as needed.
Other Requirements
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Adhering to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and taking precautionary measure to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings, as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization.
Performs all other duties as assigned.