Facilities & Maintenance Director - Historic Church Campuses

Basilica of St. Adalbert; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Basilica of St. Adalbert and St. Mary's Catholic Parishes in Grand Rapids seeks a Director of Facilities and Maintenance to oversee two campuses, ensuring safe, functional spaces that support worship and parish life.

This full-time role combines hands-on maintenance with preventive programs and project coordination. You will supervise staff, coordinate contractors, manage safety inspections, budgeting, and long-term capital planning, while upholding the historic character of the buildings

Qualifications

• Five or more years of facilities management or related skilled trade experience.
• Knowledge of building systems (carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC) and when to bring specialists.
• Experience managing multiple buildings or historic properties is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently across two campuses.
• Active Catholic in good standing with a commitment to parish mission and values. Background check and safe environment training required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care, maintenance, safety, and long-term preservation of two parish campuses.
• Provide hands-on maintenance and implement preventive maintenance programs.
• Coordinate contractors, manage projects, and keep facilities ready for worship and events.
• Oversee grounds maintenance, seasonal needs, and safety/risk reduction.
• Assist with budgeting, track expenses, and plan for long-term capital needs with parish leadership.
• Supervise and train one or two maintenance assistants.
• Plan setup and teardown for parish events and ministry gatherings.
• Coordinate with sacristan to prepare churches for major liturgies.
• Oversee fire and life safety systems, inspections, and building security.
• Respond after hours to emergencies such as alarms, heating/plumbing failures, and severe weather

Skills

Facilities management

Maintenance

Project coordination

Safety management

Leadership

Budgeting

Job description

The Basilica of St. Adalbert and St. Mary's Catholic Parishes in Grand Rapids seeks a Director of Facilities and Maintenance to oversee two campuses, ensuring safe, functional spaces that support worship and parish life.

This full-time role combines hands-on maintenance with preventive programs and project coordination. You will supervise staff, coordinate contractors, manage safety inspections, budgeting, and long-term capital planning, while upholding the historic character of the buildings