Building Services | Facilities Manager

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee daily operations, maintenance, safety, and improvements across a diverse portfolio including offices, centers, food sites, and shelters. You will lead facilities staff, manage work orders, and coordinate with vendors to ensure reliable, compliant facilities.

Applicants should have a relevant degree, several years in facilities management, leadership experience, and the ability to travel between

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 3 years of facilities management experience.
• At least three years in facilities management with leadership experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, schedule, and develop facilities personnel with clear work priorities.
• Oversee work order system and ensure timely maintenance requests.
• Conduct regular site inspections across multiple locations.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and after-hours issues.
• Manage contractors, bids, and service vendors; verify work before invoicing.

Skills

Facilities management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management / Facilities / Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Facility management software

Job description

Catholic Charities is looking for the right people; people who wish to serve their community as a part of a family friendly organization doing good within the Houston Galveston area. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees. People of all faiths helping people in need.

The Facilities Manager oversees the daily operation, maintenance, safety, and improvement of facilities across Catholic Charities’ diverse portfolio, including administrative offices, community service centers, food distribution sites, and residential or shelter environments. This role manages facilities personnel and external vendors, ensures all agency locations remain safe and functional, and balances hands on problem solving with preventive maintenance, project coordination, vendor management, and long term facilities planning.

What you Deliver

• Lead, supervise, schedule, and develop Building Services and facilities personnel, establishing clear work priorities, service expectations, and accountability.
• Maintain and oversee the agency’s work order system, ensuring timely resolution of maintenance and repair requests.
• Conduct regular site inspections to proactively identify maintenance, safety, operational, and facility related issues across multiple agency locations.
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, lighting, building systems, doors, locks, fixtures, and related infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules for major building systems and equipment, ensuring reliability and compliance.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and respond to urgent facility issues as needed, including after hours situations.
• Supervise routine building services including janitorial operations, trash removal, grounds upkeep, parking areas, and general building repairs. Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, warranties, and equipment inventory.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors, maintenance providers, and service vendors; obtain bids and quotes; support competitive procurement; monitor vendor performance, timelines, scope, quality, and costs; verify completion of work before approving invoices.
• Manage agency automobiles, including weekly maintenance, repairs, inspections, licensing, and ensuring vehicles meet agency and insurance requirements.
• Maintain and support fire life safety systems, emergency preparedness, inspections, access control, and security systems; investigate security issues and coordinate repairs of security hardware.
• Assist with department budgets, forecasts, capital replacement planning, and cost saving strategies; recommend improvements that enhance reliability, safety, efficiency, and service quality.
• Ensure facilities operations comply with agency policies, regulatory requirements, program standards, and ORR requirements for federally funded programs.
• Manage distribution and tracking of keys, access cards, and pass codes, ensuring proper security protocols. Coordinate renovations, repairs, moves, furniture installations, equipment replacement, and small capital projects; support planning for larger construction and capital improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

The Expertise We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Facilities or Construction Management or a related field
• Two (2) years of experience in facilities management, building operations, property management, construction, office management, or related field.
• One (1) year of experience in a leadership role overseeing maintenance, building services, or facilities personnel.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Three (3) years of experience in facilities management, building operations, property management, construction, office management, or related field.
• At least two (2) years of experience in a leadership role overseeing maintenance, building services, or facilities personnel.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and ability to travel regularly between agency locations.

The Skills and Assets You Bring, and More

• Strong knowledge of commercial building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems, security hardware, and general building maintenance.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors, vendors, work orders, bids and multiple operational priorities across multiple locations.
• Comfortable working in facilities that serve vulnerable populations, including shelter and residential environments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and respond to urgent facility needs outside normal business hours when required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with facility related software.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and handle confidential information.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with staff, vendors, volunteers, and external partners.
• Ability to work in both office and field environments, including shelter settings.

Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety, and respect. Successful applicant must comply with federal contractor vaccine mandate requirements.

The work you do will help us advocate for the vulnerable among us, a network of support services to people of all ages and from all walks of life and religious backgrounds.