Director of Maintenance

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Supervises the maintenance, renovation, restoration and upkeep of the parish/school buildings and grounds including mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems. Conducts preventative maintenance, safety and energy conservation audits. Supervises full-time maintenance and grounds employee’s, may also supervise outside contractors and personally performs higher-level maintenance functions. Requires extensive experience in building and grounds maintenance work and supervision of employees.

• Instructs and monitors maintenance staff in general custodial tasks.
  • Trains and reviews employee performance
  • Establishes daily work assignments
  • Reviews and approves time sheets
  • Supervises grounds maintenance
  • Sets up facilities for parish events such as weddings, funerals, etc.
  • Maintains clean and safe environment in work area
  • Works with volunteers as directed by Business Manager
• Maintains communication with appropriate persons.
  • Communicates parish personnel policies to maintenance staff
  • Maintains channels of communication with Business Manager, Principal or Pastor, on an “as needed” basis
  • Verifies contractor activity
  • Accompanies all inspectors (fire, health, insurance, EPA, etc.) on their rounds
  • Works with parish facilities committee as directed by Business Manager
• Performs as an operations technician.
  • Maintains buildings and equipment
  • Performs routine repairs and obtains necessary certification if required
  • Purchases supplies for maintenance as needed
  • Refers supplier contracts to Business Manager as directed
  • Verifies receipt and condition of supplies
  • Attends seminars as requested by Business Manager or parish
  • Maintains open file of emergency systems, i.e., plumbing, electrical, fire, sewage, underground tanks, etc.
  • Maintains cemetery

• Previous maintenance experience
• HVAC maintenance knowledge highly desirable
• Three plus years supervisory experience in related field
• General knowledge and support of the Catholic Church, Catholic sacraments, Catholic rites and liturgies
• Must have necessary mechanical skills and the ability to work safely with machinery and equipment requiring considerable caution
• Must have good interpersonal communication skills
• Must have ability to organize and prioritize time
• Must have ability to perform outlined tasks
• Must have ability to supervise others
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule with possible evening and/or weekend hours
• Ability to tolerate varying temperatures and climate changes
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stand for long periods
• Ability to provide own transportation for job-related responsibilities

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.

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Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.