Powers Catholic High School in Flint is seeking a Head of Transportation and Grounds. This is an exempt position reporting to the Head of Facilities.
Facilities and Grounds Oversight
- Oversees all athletic field needs, including seasonal preparation, maintenance.
- Oversees contracted lawn and snow services; performs sidewalk snow/ice removal as needed.
- Manages and performs all work related to the maintenance of campus grounds and vehicles, performs work including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, custodial, and security systems.
- Oversees all school downtime transportation and grounds projects, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating major repairs or improvements during school breaks or other low occupancy periods.
- Regularly inspects campus property and completes the required Semi Annual Inspection.
- Maintains equipment by monitoring performance, conducting required testing, and keeping accurate repair and maintenance records.
- Performs repairs and assists with installations, renovations, and facility improvements.
- Ensures facilities and transportation equipment meet all applicable licensing, code and safety requirements.
- Supervises transportation services, including scheduling and hiring drivers.
- Ensures safe operation and maintenance of all transportation equipment.
- Obtains and maintains required bus driver certification.
- Attends Building & Grounds meetings and Administration meetings as required. (Both positions)
- Works with the President/Head of Facilities to report problems, propose solutions, and provide cost estimates.
- Serves as the primary contact for grounds/transportation related emergencies, including evenings and weekends.
- Performs other project based duties as assigned by the President/Head of Facilities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and familiarity with the Church as an organization; able to collaborate effectively with administration, staff, and committees.
- Self motivated and service oriented.
- Able to work independently without direct supervision.
- Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated craftsmanship and hands on maintenance ability.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience with maintenance tools, equipment, and procedures.
- Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher).
- High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in facilities management and staff supervision preferred.
- Ability to safely lift 70 lbs., bend, stoop, squat, reach, and climb ladders.
- Must meet all diocesan employment requirements.
- Practicing Catholic preferred.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work of the position. These are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. While employees are asked to serve in a variety of roles, each employee’s duties and responsibilities are primarily religious.
An employee must exemplify the moral teachings of the Catholic Church. An employee must not teach, advocate, model or in any way encourage beliefs or behaviors that are contrary to the teachings of the Catholic Church.
To apply for the position, please submit a cover letter and resume to the online application.
