Facilities Manager/Custodian, Holy Family Bilingual, Seattle

Archdiocese of Seattle Catholic Schools•Seattle, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager/Custodian. The Maintenance Personnel is responsible for performing a variety of routine maintenance and repair tasks to ensure the church and school facilities are clean, safe, and functioning efficiently. This role supports both the ministry and educational operations by maintaining buildings, equipment, and grounds.

Requirements

Maintenance experience
Ability to perform physical labor (lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, etc.)
In-depth knowledge of building maintenance, including plumbing, electrical and general repairs.
Must pass background check and comply with Safe Environment policies
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Ability to interact positively with staff, students and parishioners
Respectful and supportive of the Catholic mission and values

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Facilities Manager/Custodian

Responsibilities

Oversees the on-going maintenance of buildings and grounds for the Parish and School.
Represents the parish when dealing with outside contractors in all major maintenance, construction and renovation projects.
Identifies outside contractors, vendors and service providers and negotiates contracts.
Performs preventive maintenance to buildings and grounds to minimize plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and heating system failures.
Diagnoses problems and makes needed repairs to buildings.
Checks boilers for proper operation making adjustments as appropriate.
Schedules annual Backflow, Boiler and fire extinguisher inspections.
Establishes work priorities and provides training and work direction to volunteers and/or janitorial firm.
Maintains an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and reorders as appropriate.
Empties garbage cans throughout the facility as needed or on a scheduled basis.
Collects and removes litter from the grounds on a daily basis.
Maintains grounds performing functions such as mowing, watering, pruning.
Coordinates groundkeeper volunteers.
Makes sure the cleaning crew has all the supplies needed.
Assures that buildings are secure when not in use.
Facilities Key keeper.
Assists with cleaning tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and restroom maintenance.
Sets up and tears down for events, meetings, services, and classroom activities.
Coordinates volunteers to maintain exterior areas including lawns, gardens, sidewalks, parking lots, and playgrounds.
Performs seasonal tasks such as snow removal, leaf raking, and minor landscaping.
Monitors and addresses safety hazards and code violations.
Serves as a member of the Parish/School Safety Committee.
Ensures maintenance practices are in compliance with health and safety regulations.
Maintains inventory of tools, cleaning supplies, and repair materials.
Coordinates with vendors for service calls or larger repair projects when needed.
Works closely with church staff, school faculty, and volunteers.
Responds promptly to maintenance requests and emergencies.
Assists the school personnel.
Sets up for special events (e. g. chairs, tables and other event requirements).
Performs other duties as may be assigned.
Opening/closing buildings and monitoring facility security.
Responding to urgent maintenance needs as they arise.