Facilities Manager

Catholic Diocese of Raleigh; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Paul Catholic Church in New Bern, NC, is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the campus' infrastructure, maintenance, and safety.

You will manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems while ensuring a clean, welcoming environment for weekday school activities and weekend worship services. Ideal candidates have strong technical knowledge, vendor management skills, and a collaborative service mindset, with a high school diploma and 3+ years in facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3+ years facility management experience.
• Experience managing a school or church campus preferred.
• Background check and Safe Environment Training required.

Responsibilities

• Property & Systems Maintenance: Inspect campus facilities daily; oversee maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Safety & Compliance with local, state, and federal codes, OSHA standards, NFPA fire protection, and school safety procedures.
• Contractor & Vendor Management: solicit bids, negotiate contracts, supervise external contractors for HVAC, landscaping, security, and major repairs.
• Event & School Operations: coordinate setup/teardown for school activities, sports events, worship services, and ministry events.
• Budgeting & Stewardship: track expenses and identify energy-efficiency and cost-saving opportunities.
• Team Leadership: supervise, train, and manage custodial and maintenance staff.
• Technical Skills: knowledge of commercial HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
• Software Skills: proficiency with scheduling tools and standard office software.
• Flexibility: respond to building emergencies outside standard hours; lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders.
• Education / Experience: high school diploma; 3+ years in facility or property management.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Vendor management

Time management

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Digital scheduling tools

Office software

Job description

Facilities Manager

St. Paul Catholic Church

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

New Bern, NC

Posted Date

November 09, 2026

Position Summary:

St. Paul Catholic Church in New Bern is seeking a dedicated and skilled Facility Manager to oversee the physical infrastructure and maintenance of our multi-purpose church campus and on-site parish school. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment that supports both our weekday educational and ministry activities and our weekend parish services, in compliance with all diocesan and parish policies and objectives.

The ideal candidate possesses strong technical knowledge of building systems, excellent vendor and time management skills, and a service-oriented collaborative spirit.

Key responsibilities:

• Property & Systems Maintenance: Inspect campus facilities daily. Oversee preventative maintenance and repairs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with local, state, and federal codes, including OSHA standards, fire protection protocols (NFPA), and parish and school safety procedures.
• Contractor & Vendor Management: Solicit bids, negotiate service contracts, and supervise external contractors for HVAC services, landscaping, security, and major structural repairs.
• Event & School Operations:Oversee coordination of setup and teardown logistics for weekday school activities, sports events, weekend worship services, and special ministry events.
• Budgeting & Stewardship:Adhere to facility operations budget, tracking expenses and identifying energy-efficiency and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and manage parish custodial and maintenance staff.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of commercial HVAC, electrical systems, plumbing, and general carpentry.
• Software Skills: Proficiency with digital scheduling tools and standard workplace software.
• Flexibility / Stamina: Availability to respond to building emergencies outside of standard hours, including occasional evenings or weekends. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders, and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Education / Experience: High school diploma or equivalent general education degree. 3+ experience in facility management, property management, or commercial building maintenance. Experience managing a school or church campus is highly preferred.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background and reference check; must complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications / Certifications:

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP) credentials.
• Relevant trade licensing (e.g., HVAC or electrical certifications)