Facilities & Grounds Specialist: Safe, Welcoming Space

Archspm; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Saint Thomas More is seeking a Facilities Specialist to maintain parish buildings and grounds, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and reliable operation of mechanical and electrical systems under the Director of Facilities & Maintenance.

Responsibilities include routine preventive maintenance, snow removal, event setup, supplies management, recordkeeping, staff training, and collaboration on safety priorities.

Responsibilities

• Completion of daily, weekly, monthly, annual, and seasonal maintenance tasks for parish facilities.
• Ensure facilities meet cleanliness standards in compliance with local and state health regulations.
• Under direction of the Director of Facilities & Maintenance, conduct maintenance, inspection, and proper operation of all building systems, including boilers, plumbing, electrical, septic, HVAC, exhaust and ventilation, fire protection, and security systems.
• Ensure that maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment are used properly and are stored securely. Ensure proper and lawful disposal of all waste, including hazardous materials.
• Conduct the removal of ice and snow from walkways, stairs, and parking areas to ensure safety.
• Receive deliveries of supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintain exterior grounds, including lawn care and landscaping, to uphold the attractive appearance of the campus.
• Review and fulfill facility setup and event preparation requests, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• In collaboration with the Director of Facilities and Maintenance, maintain a comprehensive and organized filing system for maintenance logs, materials safety data sheets, manuals, warranties, work orders, setup requests, vendor lists, schedules, and equipment inventory.
• Train new facilities and maintenance staff members, promoting adherence to safety practices and procedures. Communicate regularly with the Director of Facilities & Maintenance regarding maintenance priorities, upcoming work, and ongoing projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

The Church of Saint Thomas More is seeking a Facilities Specialist to maintain parish buildings and grounds, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and reliable operation of mechanical and electrical systems under the Director of Facilities & Maintenance.

Responsibilities include routine preventive maintenance, snow removal, event setup, supplies management, recordkeeping, staff training, and collaboration on safety priorities.