Facilities Lead

Archdiocese of St. Louis; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is seeking a Facilities Lead to serve as the senior technical resource for assigned facilities. This role involves coordinating facility projects, supporting preventive maintenance, conducting assessments, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a high school diploma and three to five years of relevant experience.

The position requires participation in an on-call rotation and technical guidance to Facilities Technicians. A valid driver’s license is required for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade certification preferred.
• Three to five years of facilities, maintenance, or building operations experience.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned facility projects and maintenance activities.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and monitor completion of tasks.
• Conduct facility assessments and identify concerns.

Skills

Facilities coordination

Preventive maintenance

Building assessment

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade certification preferred

Job description

Position Summary

The Facilities Lead serves as the senior technical resource for assigned facilities and ministries. Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, this position coordinates facility projects, supports preventive maintenance programs, conducts building assessments, assists with regulatory compliance activities, and helps ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and well maintained. The Lead will participate in an on‑call rotation schedule. This is a working lead position with no direct reports and no responsibility for hiring, discipline, evaluations, scheduling, or personnel management.

Overview and Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned facility projects and maintenance activities.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and monitor completion of scheduled tasks.
• Conduct facility assessments and identify maintenance, safety, and compliance concerns.
• Assist with Joint Commission, Physical Environment, Life Safety, OSHA, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Review work orders and assist with prioritization of maintenance activities.
• Coordinate service activities with vendors and contractors as assigned.
• Maintain maintenance records, inspection reports, inventories, and related documentation.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, weather response, and facility recovery activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Facilities Technicians.
• Participate in on‑call rotations as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade certification preferred.
• Three to five years of facilities, maintenance, or building operations experience.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and building systems.
• Experience working with vendors and contractors preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required (MO residents require a Class E).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.