Head of Maintenance

Archdiocese of Detroit•Madison Heights, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Bishop Foley Catholic High School seeks a dedicated, experienced, and highly motivated Head of Maintenance to oversee maintenance and operations for its campus and facilities. The position supports a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and the broader school community. Reporting directly to the Vice Principal, the Head of Maintenance supervises custodial staff, coordinates preventive maintenance, oversees facility repairs and groundskeeping, and manages daily building operations. The role also coordinates facility projects and works with outside contractors and vendors to maintain school buildings, athletic facilities, and grounds. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, 12-month position that accrues vacation and personal time. A tuition discount is phased in over three years. Responsibilities include opening school buildings each day; responding to building emergencies and maintenance requests; maintaining building systems and grounds; coordinating vendors and contracted services; managing asbestos records and inspections; arranging repairs and obtaining cost estimates and approvals as required; and supervising custodial schedules, cleaning, sanitation, supplies, and work quality. The role also supports special events, equipment rentals, deliveries, and other duties assigned by the Vice Principal or Principal.

Requirements

Commitment to Catholic education and the core values of Bishop Foley Catholic High School.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond to urgent maintenance needs.
Demonstrated knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and general facility maintenance.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including lifting, bending, climbing ladders, standing for extended periods, and working in varying weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Availability to respond to occasional after-hours maintenance emergencies and school-related events.
Completion of training required for the position and Archdiocesan safe environment training.

Nice To Haves

Additional education or technical training in facilities management, building maintenance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Open school buildings daily by disengaging alarms, opening exterior doors, and turning on interior lights.
Address safety and security concerns and initiate corrective action, including responding to power failures, plant issues, and other building emergencies under the Emergency Operation Plan.
Ensure the safe functioning of the building plant and maintain heating systems, including annual cleaning and maintenance of heating units and provision of heat to the school and field house.
Conduct preventive maintenance on boilers, water pumps, appliances, fans, and other equipment, and maintain a boiler log.
Inspect building exteriors and grounds, including entrances, sidewalks, parking lots, lighting, lawns, landscaping, Venture Park, and athletic fields, to ensure a safe and appropriate environment.
Review and act on repair and maintenance requests; perform minor repairs to school property and equipment.
Coordinate and serve as the point of contact for vendors and contracted maintenance and repair services.
Serve as the school’s asbestos coordinator, maintain accurate records, file surveillance reports every six months, and attend the yearly asbestos class.
Participate in special-event coverage, including setups and takedowns, which may involve weekday or weekend work.
Handle electrical repairs such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, receptacles, and switches; understand circuit breaker panels and the areas they cover.
Handle plumbing repairs such as water leaks, flush valves, faucets, and traps; understand the water distribution system and valve locations.
Perform carpentry repairs to furniture and fixtures and undertake new construction as needed; address painting needs.
Obtain three cost estimates for required repairs, maintenance, equipment, services, or supplies when required by school policy, and obtain Vice Principal or Principal approval as applicable.
Repair locks and oversee new lock installations; repair school lockers and prepare locker combinations.
Lead, oversee, and supervise custodial staff to keep buildings, grounds, athletic facilities, and common areas clean, sanitary, safe, and orderly.
Assign daily, weekly, seasonal, and annual cleaning duties and develop work schedules that make effective use of staff skills and available resources.
Ensure daily cleaning after the final lunch period, including sweeping floors, sanitizing tables and surfaces, removing waste, and thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing staff restrooms.
Oversee daily removal of litter, debris, and waste from school grounds, athletic fields, outdoor areas, and designated kitchen areas.
Ensure daily cleaning and sanitization during designated athletic seasons: August 15–November 1 and March 15–June 15.
Ensure bodily fluids are cleaned, sanitized, and disposed of in accordance with safety protocols, regulations, and protective-equipment procedures.
Manage annual locker cleanout, garbage containers, and debris removal.
Oversee regular sweeping, cleaning, and debris removal from interior and exterior bleachers and spectator seating areas.
Schedule and oversee comprehensive power washing, cleaning, and sanitization of men's and women's locker rooms three times annually before each athletic season, using appropriate methods for each surface.
Inspect custodial work, correct deficiencies, provide direction and feedback, and ensure work meets school standards.
Monitor custodial supplies, cleaning products, and equipment to ensure staff have the resources needed to work safely and effectively.
Serve as the main contact for the alarm service and respond to its calls.
Arrange equipment rentals needed for school functions and support drop-off and delivery of school-related items.
Complete training required for the position and Archdiocesan safe environment training.
Perform other duties assigned by the Vice Principal or Principal.