Facilities Lead

Inspired by the teachings of Jesus Christ, the mission of Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is to be a recognized provider in giving person centered care through an integrated continuum of quality residential, healthcare, and supportive social services for senior adults throughout the Archdiocese of Saint Louis.


Position Summary

The Facilities Lead serves as the senior technical resource for assigned facilities and ministries. Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, this position coordinates facility projects, supports preventive maintenance programs, conducts building assessments, assists with regulatory compliance activities, and helps ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and well maintained. The Lead will participate in an on-call rotation schedule. This is a working lead position with no direct reports and no responsibility for hiring, discipline, evaluations, scheduling, or personnel management.

Overview and Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned facility projects and maintenance activities.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and monitor completion of scheduled tasks.
• Conduct facility assessments and identify maintenance, safety, and compliance concerns.
• Assist with Joint Commission, Physical Environment, Life Safety, OSHA, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Review work orders and assist with prioritization of maintenance activities.
• Coordinate service activities with vendors and contractors as assigned.
• Maintain maintenance records, inspection reports, inventories, and related documentation.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, weather response, and facility recovery activities.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Facilities Technicians.
• Participate in on-call rotations as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade certification preferred.
• Three to five years of facilities, maintenance, or building operations experience.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and building systems.
• Experience working with vendors and contractors preferred.
• Valid driver's license required (MO residents require a Class E).

Cardinal Ritter Senior Services does not discriminate on the basis of handicapped status in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its federally assisted programs and activities. Cardinal Ritter Senior Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or disability.


Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screenings will include criminal background check and other background checks (as needed), Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, and Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination. Various positions will require physical examination, Tuberculosis screening and Hepatitis A. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.


Our Mission

We are a unique community-diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

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.