Diocese of Austin hiring Director of Facilities and Grounds in Austin, TX | LinkedIn (2024)

St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School is seeking a Director of Facilities and Grounds for the 2024-2025 school year. Interested candidates should submit an application via iSolved Hire.

The Director of Facilities and Grounds fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assessing and maintaining facility needs related to safety, interior and exterior building structure and systems, grounds, furnishings, fixtures and equipment. The Director of Facilities and Grounds assists the Principal, faculty, and staff by ensuring that the school is well maintained for its educational purpose. The Director of Facilities and Grounds collaborates with the President for the overall facility needs and project management and budget planning. The Director of Facilities and Grounds collaborates with the Principal as needed. The Director of Facilities and Grounds has decision making responsibilities within essential job functions, in keeping with school policies. The position is hired and evaluated by the Principal.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Supervises the campus custodial operations for weekly, monthly and seasonal cleaning that includes classrooms, fine arts suite, locker rooms and restrooms, as well whiteboards, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, and equipment
• Supervises grounds care of athletic fields and landscaped areas
• Implements a routine maintenance plan that follows the school's Preventative Maintenance Plan
• Obtains all required City of Austin and Williamson county permits, as needed
• Ensures that all school vehicles are properly maintained according to vehicle maintenance recommendations, that vehicles hold required inspections, and that all needed repairs are completed in a timely fashion
• Maintains annual required inspections for sprinklers, irrigation, fire extinguishers, elevators, and backflow devices
• Reports areas of concern to the President; collaborates regarding school needs, budget planning and program oversight
• Manages facilities budget effectively, seeking required approvals and staying within budget
• Coordinates school activity preparation and summer cleaning schedules with the Principal
• Assists with the set up and clean-up for meetings and special events
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff
• Supervises, directs and evaluates the performance of the Facilities and Grounds Worker

Important Job Functions

• Collaborates with others to enhance the work environment
• Assists in the selection and training of the custodians
• Oversees the procurement of supplies and equipment needed throughout the building
• Conducts emergency clean ups and repairs as needed
• Supervises the moving of furniture and equipment as directed by the administration
• Meets with and monitors work of outside contractors
• Communicates maintenance and repair issues to the President and Principal

Minimum QualificationsEducation:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• None

Certifications And Training

• Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.
• Must meet staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese and school administration.