Facilities Manager

Diocese of Orange; Colonia Juarez (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Spirit Catholic Church is seeking a Facilities Manager to coordinate maintenance, repairs, safety, and security for parish buildings and grounds. The role includes supervising custodial services, managing vendors, and ensuring a clean, welcoming campus for worship and parish activities.

Preferred candidates have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in facilities maintenance or property management, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of facilities maintenance/building operations experience.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities management for parish buildings and grounds.
• Coordinate custodial services, vendors, and contractors.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and welcoming environment for worship and parish activities.
• Supervise custodial staff or contracted cleaning services and monitor quality.
• Maintain records of maintenance, inspections, and service contracts.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Building operations

HVAC knowledge

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Independence

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Job description

Position: Facilities Manager
Location: On-site – Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Department: Parish Administration
Reports To: Pastor/Parish Administrator
Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $28–$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Position Summary

The Facilities Manager is responsible for coordinating the maintenance, repair, cleanliness, safety, and security of all parish buildings and grounds. This position oversees facility operations by coordinating custodial services, managing vendors and contractors, and ensuring the parish campus remains safe, clean, and welcoming for worship, ministry, and parish activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Facilities Management

• Conduct routine inspections of parish buildings and grounds.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and repairs for building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and irrigation.
• Perform minor maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Identify facility needs and recommend improvements.

Contractor & Custodial Oversight

• Coordinate and supervise contractors, ensuring compliance with parish, diocesan, insurance, and safety requirements.
• Obtain estimates, recommend qualified vendors, and monitor the quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of contractor work.
• Coordinate and supervise custodial staff or contracted cleaning services.
• Ensure the church, parish hall, offices, classrooms, restrooms, kitchens, storage areas, and other parish facilities are clean, orderly, and well maintained.
• Monitor the quality of custodial services and address deficiencies as needed.

Grounds, Safety & Events

• Coordinate landscaping, pest control, and exterior maintenance.
• Monitor safety equipment and assist with compliance with diocesan and local regulations.
• Support facility setup and breakdown for liturgies, meetings, weddings, funerals, and parish events.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain records of maintenance, inspections, warranties, service contracts, and vendor services.
• Purchase and maintain an inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Assist with the facilities budget and provide regular updates to the Pastor/Parish Administrator on maintenance needs, projects, and capital improvements.

Other Duties

• Respond to occasional facility emergencies outside regular work hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor/Parish Administrator.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, or property management.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building maintenance.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a Catholic parish, school, or nonprofit organization.
• Familiarity with Catholic parish operations and liturgical schedules.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk, bend, climb ladders, and work indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to safely operate maintenance equipment and standard office technology.