Chief Engineer

Company: Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Manage the maintenance and repairs of the parish and school facilities and grounds while adhering to all governmental (State, Federal, OSHA, EPA, etc.) and insurance requirements.
• Perform work tickets as assigned by the Facilities & Maintenance Director.
• Submit and close work tickets, as necessary.
• Manage the maintenance of all mechanical equipment on campus; coordinate and assist in performing all required inspections of all boilers, water heaters, pumps, and other mechanical equipment, as legally and technically qualified. Coordinate work with Facilities & Maintenance Director as needed for expertise on major repairs.
• Perform and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly checks of boilers and other mechanical equipment as required.
• Occasionally perform grounds maintenance and repair. This includes: regular mowing of grass, applying appropriate fertilizer and weed control, trimming around buildings and shrubs, pruning of trees.
• Perform snow removal as necessary for safety and use of employees, parishioners, school families, students, and visitors. Adjust schedule for this position and other maintenance positions as needed to provide for snow removal during special liturgical or school events.
• Manage building security and daily security protocols.
• Coordinate the need of major repairs to the Facilities & Maintenance Director for developing the annual department budget.
• Work cooperatively with the maintenance staff, pastor, business administrator, headmaster, custodial supervisors and all other staff to provide a safe, efficient, and effective pastoral environment for ministries of the church and school.
• Initiate routine communications to leadership and staff to inform them of expectations and physical plant needs.
• Develop daily, weekly and monthly schedules for maintenance staff members and monitor quality of work.
• Train maintenance staff as necessary in safe and efficient operation of equipment and completion of duties. Address concerns as necessary in consultation with parish business administrator and/or school principal.
• Maintain positive working relationships with outside vendors.
• Maintain accurate records and files of all activities, chemicals, equipment and mechanical repairs and replacements in compliance with OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage activity and assign staff necessary to support the preventive maintenance program and projects.
• Alert leadership immediately to any incidents, accidents, injuries, etc.
• Attend and participate in appropriate staff and facility management meetings and training, in addition to all Archdiocesan and state required training.
• Participate in creating a productive, harmonious environment, promoting good morale, timely communication and cooperative teamwork.
• Be present where needed, ready to work and on time for all scheduled hours.
• Manage and/or perform additional facility management, projects, and maintenance/custodial responsibilities as requested.
• Ability to perform weekend boiler and building checks on a rotating basis.
• Ability to respond to facility emergencies. Job Qualifications 1. Minimum of 2nd Class C boiler license with the ability to obtain a Chief C boiler license within a specified time frame. 2. Minimum education: High school degree, Technical School training preferred.3. HVAC & EPA license preferred. 4. Familiarity with building automation systems.5. Familiarity with CMMS/BMS systems. 6. Familiarity with computer programs such as- Email and Microsoft word. 7. Skilled in the use of hand tools and power equipment.8. Skilled in electrical, plumbing, machinery and other mechanical equipment repair.9. Possess a current, valid Class D driver's license.10. Familiarity with most aspects of commercial building systems.11. Successfully complete standard Archdiocese Background Checks.12. Successfully complete pre-employment physical as required by employer13. Minimum seven years' experience in commercial building maintenance or similar employment.14. Minimum three years' experience working in a supervisory role in commercial building maintenance or similar employment. 15. Ability to work independently to accomplish tasks within allotted time.16. Ability to perform at a high level and deliver high quality work. Organizational Name : Church of Saint Agnes, St Paul Organizational City : Saint Paul Position Contact Name : Jordan Kern Position Contact Title : Facilities and Maintenance Director

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