Director of Facilities

Responsible for the planning, scheduling, coordinating, budgeting and supervision of all campus, maintenance and power plant operations and for the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth.

Job Duties:

• Plans, coordinates and administers long and short-term facilities construction and maintenance plans for the Mother House campus.
• Supervises and provides leadership for the Mother House maintenance, power plant and campus departments. Meets with related supervisors on a regular basis and advises the Sisters of Charity regarding maintenance-related functions.
• Follows proper bidding and approval processes; obtains Council and Community Treasurer approval on signed contracts and large facility-related projects.
• Prepares, recommends and administers operational, equipment and capital budgets. Approves and monitors daily expenditures.
• Provides monthly facilities department updates to the Council.
• Administers contracted facilities services to include grounds maintenance, elevators, trash removal, fire safety, environmental control and other maintenance-related services.
• Prepares specifications/plans for, inspects, and coordinates contracted major and minor facilities constructions/repair projects with architects/engineers and contracted vendors.
• Inspects campus facilities, grounds and equipment.
• Recommends, prepares and coordinates preventive and deferred maintenance plans and facilities projects.
• Prepares facilities-related reports, summaries and correspondence.
• Collaborates and seeks input from departmental supervisors on various projects and facility-related items, to include communication with the University of St. Mary Facilities Director.
• Prepares estimates and submits an annual budget to the Community Treasurer.
• Coordinates compliance with regulatory agencies to meet health, life and safety codes to include OSHA, ADA, Fire Department and other regulations.
• Perform administrative duties such as approving time off, writing evaluations and coordinating training programs.
• Involved with recruitment of facility team members to include establishing interview committees, conducting interviews and recommending staff for hire.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.
• Advanced mechanical skills and knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, boilers and related building systems.
• Knowledge and application of codes, laws and regulations
• Minimum 5-6 years related maintenance Facility Director experience
• Minimum 5-6 years supervisory experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to speak with all levels of employees, guests, vendors and team members.
• Great time management, organization and prioritization abilities
• Keen attention to detail and efficient problem-solving skills
• Valid Drivers’ License

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb, crouch, crawl, stoop, or bend.
• Must be able to handle heights and navigate through small, confined spaces.

Working Conditions:

• Works in various settings to include an office environment, construction sites and outdoor areas.
• May be exposed to extreme temperature changes and work in extreme temperatures both winter and summer.

To Apply:
Applicants should email an updated resume and cover letter with salary requirements to recruiting@scls.org.      EOE