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Regional Director of Facilities

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0088 St. Joseph Parish, Lynden - Lynden, WA
Full Time
$31.04 - $41.91 Hourly

Description

The family of Catholic churches in Whatcom County are looking for a regional director of facilities to ensure the proper maintenance and improvement of the campuses and buildings.

Responsibilities 

General 
A. Carries out the mission of Christ according to the dictates of the Catholic Church, guided by the vision of the Family Pastor. 

B. Participates in staff activities, including staff meetings, as requested by the Pastor. 

C. Works to stay current in knowledge and skills related to job responsibilities

Supervisory 
A. Supervises all Family maintenance employees and volunteers. 

B. Interfaces with all Family maintenance contractors or delegates this interfacing. 

Maintenance 
The Regional Director of Facilities will be responsible for parish oversite and activity in the following areas: 

A. Compliance with all local laws and Archdiocesan policies regarding grounds and building safety, building codes, etc.  

B. Creation and execution of a maintenance schedule 

a. Especially regular inspection of Family facilities and subsystems (HVAC, fire safety, rainwater control, electrical, etc.) 

b. Especially hiring and interfacing with necessary contractors

Repair and Improvement 
Within the area of Facility Repair and Improvement, employee – either directly, through employee delegation, or through volunteer coordination – is responsible for the regional parish activity in the following areas: 

A. Repair of damaged and broken aspects of buildings and grounds 

B. Creation and updating of a prioritized list of necessary and soon-to-be-necessary campus and building improvements 

C. Interfacing with contractors, including: 

a. Scoping projects, obtaining bids, and working with the Archdiocese to sign contracts 

b. Serving as Family project manager on contracted projects 

Security 
Within the area of Parish Security, employee – either directly, through employee delegation, or through volunteer coordination – is responsible for Family activity in the following areas: 

A. Oversight of the Family volunteer security ministry 

B. Review of security footage and submitting police reports after campus incidents 

C. Interfacing with fire and law enforcement when necessary 

 

 

Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

  • Progressive experience: 5 to 10+ years of facilities experience, with management
  • Multi-site management: Experience overseeing operations, maintenance, and safety for multiple, geographically dispersed locations is essential. Whatcom Catholic includes 8 campus each with multiples buildings. 
  • Project management: Demonstrated success in managing large-scale projects, including renovations, construction, and capital improvement projects, from start to finish.
  • Vendor and contract management: Extensive experience in negotiating contracts, managing external vendors and contractors, and ensuring service level agreements are met
  • Building systems: A strong understanding of a wide variety of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, and security systems especially with aging facilities 
  • Compliance and regulations: In-depth knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA) and the ability to ensure all facilities adhere to them.
  • Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively report to the Pastor and manage vendor relationships.
  • Problem-solving: Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving complex operational and technical issues.

 

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

 

 

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.

 

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