Facilities and Maintenance Manager, Immaculate Conception, Mt. Vernon

Overview of the role

The role of the School Facilities Manager is to ensure that the school functions safely and effectively on a daily basis and sets a plan for long-term facility improvements and expansion. The role is key to ensuring that school facilities are available and fit for all purposes at all times. The Facilities Manager will work with ICRS custodians to create a clean and orderly environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent and five years of experience in facility maintenance or construction trades work
• Valid driver’s license
• Understanding of construction methods, materials, terms, and conditions
• Proficiency in basic building trades work and in reading plans and specifications
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, drawings, maps, and related documents
• Experience developing and maintaining facility maintenance manuals
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering and operation
• Basic understanding of building, mechanical, and electrical codes and practice
• Outstanding communication and organization skills

• Ensure that the school premises are presented to a high standard at all times
• Ensure litter and clutter are put in its place to maintain an organized and clean facility
• Serve as a key holder for the school, attending emergency call‑outs as necessary
• Undertake physical work both indoors and outdoors, including moving and lifting heavy objects as needed to assist janitors, teachers, and contractors on site
• Meet regularly with the School Facilities Committee, normally after hours

• Manage the buildings and grounds, undertaking minor repairs and maintenance to facilities, fixtures, and fittings
• Identify potential preventive maintenance needs and develop solutions to address them
• Develop and maintain a work request system complete with logs of repairs, priorities, and status
• Create and maintain a list of contractors for work beyond their scope and develop close relationships to have them on call as needed
• Coordinate and schedule contractors to minimize disruption to ongoing school functions and activities
• Obtain pricing and prepare concise quotes for repairs for approval
• Negotiate pricing and time frames to ensure repairs are done at the least cost while maintaining high quality
• Be willing and able to work overtime in emergency situations

• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, making sure risk assessments and safe working practices and procedures are in place and closely followed
• Create and maintain safety and security tests, including an understanding of fire and security alarms and their function, and carry out tests as laid out in the inspection schedule
• Be responsible for facility security systems, including locks and keying, ensuring that all entry points, gates, doors, windows, and other security measures are working effectively
• Ensure all tests of facility systems are performed and logged

• Ensure all health and safety training is in place
• Follow safe systems of work, and have a working knowledge of relevant risk assessments and OSHA and WISHA requirements

Hourly pay of $35–$40 per hour based on experience and expertise. An average of 10 hours per week. This position is not benefits eligible.

Immaculate Conceptional Regional School is committed to ensuring the highest level of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, staff, and visitors. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced background check. The Facilities Manager will comply with Seattle Archdiocese Safe Environment policies, including a background check and Safe Environment training.