Facilities Engineer jobs in Brookings, SD

Are you a lifelong Catholic missionary disciple, with a passon for maintaining the sacred spaces and facilities of the Catholic Church?  We are looking for you!

The Pastorates of Divine Mercy Pastorate and Our Lady of Victory are seeking a Facilites Manager to oversee the day-to-day maintenance operations for the parishes of Christ the King, St John Paul II, St Mary, St George and St Michael in the Sioux Falls area.

 Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Patricia Raasch, Business Manager at praasch@divinemercysf.org.  For more information or a complete job description, please call Patricia at (605)988-3749.

Position Summary:

The Facilities Manager, as a lifelong Catholic missionary disciple, is responsible for the maintenance, engineering, construction, architectural, and rehabilitation of all facilities and cemeteries included in the Divine Mercy and Our Lady of Victory Pastorates. Using a personal experience of the Catholic Faith in understanding the sacredness and importance of the care of Pastorate properties, the Facility Manager oversees the day-to-day operations and provides strategic planning for future projects and needs while working to be the best steward of the funds entrusted to the Pastorates. In addition, the Facilities Manager serves as liaison with the diocesan building commission and assists in selection of contractors. Duties also include supervising staff and volunteers helping with groundskeeping and maintenance ensuring Diocesan policies are met for both Pastorates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

? Ensure all grounds and facilities are well maintained

? Maintain and yearly update a 10 -15 year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for all grounds and facilities to ensure knowledge of and proper financial planning and completion of major maintenance projects. Ensure Pastor and Business Manager are regularly updated on the CIP for planning and decision making purposes.Develop maintenance procedures and ensure implementation of the established risk management protocols.

? Maintain the sacredness and holiness of the spaces by scheduling and planning all repair and installation activities around liturgical events.

? Using personal experience of sacrificial giving and being conscious of being a steward of others’ donated dollars, monitor expenses and control the maintenance budget. Assist the Business Manager with developing an annual budget.

? Manage relationships with contractors and service providers in a manner in keeping with being a representative of the Catholic Church.

? Maintain compliance with all health and safety regulations as required by diocesan, state and federal risk management programs.

? Monitor electrical, HVAC, hydraulic, and all facility support systems to ensure functionality and proper working order.

? Maintain an action plan to protect facilities during system outages.

? Oversee all vehicles and building related equipment within the Pastorate and facilitate any scheduled maintenance or repairs to ensure good working order and longevity.

? Complete Catholic Mutual self-inspection reports related to the safety of all facilities to identify and resolve issues or bring the issues to the attention of the Pastor when appropriate.

? Inform and work with Catholic Mutual on all property or liability claims arising within the pastorate.

? Protect and guard the sacredness and sanctity of all facilities and spaces, being able to articulate the vision of the Diocese and the Pastorate and why it matters.

? Ensure all properties and surroundings are secure and provide emergency responses when necessary.

? Ensure staff are trained in safety and risk management protocol, while being a champion of proper protocols and following those guidelines.

? Commit to ongoing participation in training and continuing education.

Essential Qualifications:

Primary:

? Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings and the Bishop’s Diocesan Vision through the varied ministry activities expected of this position

? Willingness and ability to act as a personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one’s professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church

? Strategically minded when approaching planning and management of tasks in order to deliver value while being a good steward of available funding.

? Excellent communication skills to understand and deliver resolutions to problems and issues that arise in workspaces and facilities.

? Innovative problem solver to implement continuous cost-effective improvements and processes to enhance systems and spaces.

? Ability to manage information regarding financial planning, legal and regulatory issues, contract terms and building plans to improve operations.

? Ability to effectively allocate workload and supervise maintenance staff and volunteers.

Education:

? High School Diploma or equivalent.

? Degree from a vocational school or BA in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field preferred.

? Relevant professional qualification will be a plus (eg. Certified Facility Manager - CFM)

Experience:

? Prior experience in facility management position with proven time management skills and attention to detail and safety.

Other Elements:

? Valid Driver’s License.

? Ability to effectively operate a variety of custodial and grounds keeping equipment including snow removal equipment, power mowers, skid steer, and miscellaneous hand and power tool equipment.

? CDL is a plus.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

? Solid understanding of technical aspects of plumbing, carpentry, electrical systems, engineering operations, facilities operations management best practices, etc.

? Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles.

? Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

? Excellent organization and leadership skills.

? Understanding of safety regulations for all facilities and properties.

? Well-organized and able to keep track of and report on maintenance and project activity.

? Sound judgment and ability to think quickly during emergencies.

? Understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Job Conditions/Physical Demands:

? Ability to push, pull, lift and carry items up to 100 pounds.

? Climbing ladders and working from heights as necessary.

? Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb stairs, talk, hear, grasp, reach and perform repetitive motions of the fingers, hands and wrists.

? Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

? Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform custodial and grounds duties.

? Ability to work with a large number of individuals, often requiring multitasking and working with deadlines and details to ensure all essential functions are performed in a timely and safe manner.

Work Environment:

The employee will work indoors and outdoors in environments that are subject to changing conditions and extreme temperatures. Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals as well as dust, dirt and odors are common. In addition, the employee will work with and around machinery with moving parts. Occasional duties require work on ladders at varying heights reaching overhead as necessary.