St. Thomas Episcopal Parish School is searching for a Director of Physical Plant will be responsible for physical operations of the Church and School campus. This includes maintenance of the entire physical plant, including remodeling and new construction, vendor contracts, overall facilities supervision, as well as other business office responsibilities related to budgeting, and maintaining databases with records of warranties and vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive facilities program
- The tools, materials, and methods and practices of the building trades; refrigeration, heating and air conditioning maintenance, electrical, plumbing, general construction, roofing, carpentry, among others
- Standard construction methods, terminology, materials, equipment, and practices
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration
- Project cost analysis principles and procedures
- Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluations
- Local laws and regulations relating to construction and maintenance of facilities (Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Miami Inc., Miami Dade County)
- Computers, inventory software, and facilities related to application software and automated building systems • Related database systems and migrations and network infrastructure
Additional qualities for a successful candidate:
- Excellent communication skills, specific ability to communicate needs, listen to others, and connect with different constituencies to address their concerns and hopes for the facilities
- Ability and enthusiasm for effectively interacting with administration, faculty, Vestry, Board, parishioners and students
- Ability and enthusiasm for developing relationships with vendors and other outside providers, as well as city and county regulators to ensure quality maintenance and improvements of the campus
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Takes initiative on facilities related projects and opportunities to ensure the best for the Parish
- Self-starter
- High level of attention to detail
- Budgeting and financial management skills
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures the maintenance and safety of the campus facilities to high safety, working, and aesthetic standards, to help ensure an optimal environment for learning, gathering, and worship for the community
- Identifies facilities related problems and solutions, and then implements solutions
- Identifies facilities related opportunities and provides information on engaging in those opportunities
- Attends the faculty and administrative meetings as needed
- Engages members of the Facilities Committee on the Church Vestry and the School Board of Trustees
- Assesses and recommends optimal number of facilities related staff members, advises on qualifications and hours to ensure an effective budget conscious support staff
- Supervises and administers the contracts with an outside security provider
- Develops and implements maintenance schedules for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural systems
- Conducts regular facility inspections to identify hazards or areas in need of improvement
- Maintains proper documentation of safety and maintenance records
- Acts as a role model of professionalism, and supports Episcopal values, in the Episcopal Parish environment
- Supports the philosophy, policies, and goals of the Parish, as well as the decisions made by the Vestry, Board of Trustees, and Administrators
EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 3 to 10 years in a managerial or supervisory role overseeing personnel
- At least 5 years of experience in facilities management, which includes expertise in areas such as construction management, maintenance, operations, engineering, and business administration
- Preferably, experience in an educational setting (e.g., schools, universities, or other academic institutions) is highly desirable
Candidates should demonstrate a strong ability to lead teams, effectively address maintenance challenges, and manage complex facility operations while ensuring adherence to safety and regulatory standards
EDUCATION
A bachelor’s degree in a related field as well as Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification is desired. Experience and training on a school and/or parish campus is also desired. Other vocational or business training or certifications are a plus.
