Facility Manager

San Damiano Spiritual Life Center

Position Summary

The San Damiano Spiritual Life Center is looking for a Facility Manager committed to the spiritual development of the Diocesan community through guided and directed prayer experiences, spirituality programs, evenings of theological reflection and retreats – all offering guests the opportunity to be renewed and refreshed.  The Center strives to build a dynamic community of faith, hope and love wherein the mind and heart of Jesus are revealed more fully in the hearts, actions and worship of all who celebrate God’s sanctifying love in their lives and in our world.

 

The Facility Manager reports to the Center’s Administrative Director.  The Facilities Manager is responsible for planning and implementing the facilities management and maintenance/preventive maintenance programs for the Center, including selecting, hiring, and overseeing maintenance contractors and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintains and repairs (using in-house or outsourced resources) Center facilities and building systems ― HVAC, boiler, water treatment, waste water processing, fire protection, plumbing, electrical, pest control and building envelope.
  • Maintains and repairs (using in-house or outsourced resources) Center grounds ― parking lots, outdoor lighting, landscaping (lawns, bushes, and ornamental plantings), ponds, and lagoon.
  • Performs or has performed regular safety, security and quality control inspections of facilities, building systems and grounds
  • Qualifies all service contractors; certifies that contractor work meets code and is on time, within budget and meets all quality standards
  • Sets up Center for various functions; re-sets Center at conclusion of function.
  • Obtains, and keeps current, all required state and local permits and licenses.  Stays abreast of all applicable county, state and federal regulations and codes.
  • Prepares recommendations for facilities portion of annual Center budget.  Prepares multi-year schedule for replacing or upgrading Center building systems.
  • Maintains appropriate repair and preventive service logs and records.

 The right candidate will have:

 

  • Proficiency in the basic elements of plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC maintenance.  Excellent oral and written communication skills.  Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively with Center staff and guests.  Extensive knowledge of “best practice” procedures, guidelines and policies as applied to maintenance and repair of facilities, grounds and building systems.  Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.  Up to date knowledge and familiarity with all applicable code requirements.  Ability to oversee and qualify contractors.
  • High School diploma
  • 5 or more years experience in maintaining and repairing facilities, grounds and building systems.

TO APPLY:

 

Send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to:

hr@arlingtondiocese.org

 

ATTN: Spirituality Center Facility Manager

 

No phone calls please.