Director - Maintenance and Transportation

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago seeks a Director, Maintenance and Transportation to lead facilities, security, and fleet operations across ~10 buildings. You will ensure regulatory compliance, safety, and efficient service delivery for staff and clients.

Responsibilities include shaping maintenance programs, directing vendor partners, coordinating relocations, and ensuring business continuity.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in a related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for advancement.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs fleet operations across organizational vehicles, developing policies, procedures, and service standards that ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Directs facilities for ~10 buildings at CCAC ensuring operational efficiency, safety, maintenance, and compliance for these facilities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for building, security, and vehicle-related issues, coordinating maintenance, repairs, inspections, and vendor services to minimize disruptions and maintain business continuity.
• Manage relationships with external service providers, security partners, and maintenance contractors, ensuring timely resolution of facility and fleet concerns while meeting organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Lead problem resolution and emergency response efforts, addressing client and employee concerns, service interruptions, and crisis situations with professionalism while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
• Oversee organization-wide facility relocations, space closures, and logistics projects, coordinating vendors, furniture moves, and asset transportation to ensure seamless transitions with minimal operational impact.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Building systems

Safety regulations

Budget management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Vendor management

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Director - Maintenance and Transportation

Job Description

The Director, Maintenance and Transportation

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago partners with mission-driven people and organizations across Cook and Lake counties to witness a message of mercy and hope to a world in need by improving lives and nourishing spirits; strengthening and empowering people, families, and communities; and committing to being present to our times through the eyes of faith.

Job Summary

The Director, Maintenance and Transportation oversees facilities, security, and fleet operations supporting ~10 buildings and company vehicles, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and a safe environment for employees and clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Directs fleet operations across organizational vehicles, developing and implementing policies, procedures, and service standards that ensure safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Directs facilities for ~10 buildings at CCAC ensuring operational efficiency, safety, maintenance, and compliance for these facilities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for building, security, and vehicle-related issues, coordinating maintenance, repairs, inspections, and vendor services to minimize disruptions and maintain business continuity.
• Manage relationships with external service providers, security partners, and maintenance contractors, ensuring timely resolution of facility and fleet concerns while meeting organizational and regulatory requirements.
• Lead problem resolution and emergency response efforts, addressing client and employee concerns, service interruptions, and crisis situations with professionalism while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
• Oversee organization-wide facility relocations, space closures, and logistics projects, coordinating vendors, furniture moves, and asset transportation to ensure seamless transitions with minimal operational impact.
• Other duties as assigned

Team Member Responsibilities

• Exhibit alignment with the team's clear goals that are mission-focused, grounded in Catholic Charities history, and tied to action.
• Contribute to a joy-filled culture built upon respect and inclusion, team pride, and community spirit.
• Collaborate effectively to support excellent process, accountability, and constructive conflict.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth through learning, forgiveness, and reflection.

Living Our Values

• Courageous Compassion: Welcome and serve all with an open heart, empathic listening, and a commitment to radical hospitality.
• Solidarity: Embrace shared humanity by celebrating and giving voice to our differences and choosing the path of collaboration and inclusion.
• Faith-filled Hope and Joy: Uplift each other in times of darkness and celebrate together in times of light, leaning in with humility, humor, and hope.
• Meaningful and Measurable Impact: Meet human need with love, balance immediate action with lasting change, and act with accountability through dialogue, analyses, and reflection.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• Associate's degree in related field of study
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience

Preferred Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of study
• 5-7 years of supervisory experience

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

Knowledge of building systems, safety regulations, and sustainability practices

Ability to manage budgets and control costs effectively

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Experience building and executing multi-year building maintenance programs

Experience with vendor selection and contract negotiations with construction, maintenance, and service providers

Physical Requirements

• X Kneel and move from sitting, bending, kneeling, or standing multiple times a day
• X Lift up to 50 pounds
• X Push and pull up to 50 pounds
• X Climb up and down four (4) or more flights of stairs

Additional Requirements

• X Background check, including any program specific requirements
• X Driver's License and reliable transportation Agency-specified automobile insurance

$90,000 - $105,000 / year

Pay Transparency

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 (820 ILCS 112/5, et seq.), Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is required to provide the wages and benefits that it reasonably expects in good faith to offer for any specific job positions posted. Please note that the exact compensation package ultimately offered to an applicant may vary based on skills, experience, and location, amongst other permissible factors.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is made without regard to: race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Catholic Charites is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an email to [e-mail] or call 312-655-7127 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.