Manager of Building and Grounds

Job Description

Job Description

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.

Position Summary :

The Manager of Buildings and Grounds is responsible for overseeing all custodial, housekeeping and grounds operations across the College's main campus, the Monastery, the Health Science Center (HSC), and the Benedictine Living Community. This includes managing a diverse staff, maintaining over 186 acres of campus grounds and more than one million square feet of facilities, overseeing budgets and capital projects, and ensuring the upkeep of equipment, vehicle fleets, and event spaces are well maintained. This role plays a key part in fostering a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment that reflects the College's Benedictine values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of custodians, housekeepers, and grounds / maintenance staff (approximately 24 full-time employees), as well as 5—15 seasonal student workers.
• Oversee the maintenance and care of all campus grounds including roadways, sidewalks, parking areas, lawns, athletic fields, gardens, trees, cemetery, and other outdoor spaces.
• Manage all campus buildings and facilities spanning more than one million square feet, including academic, residential, religious, and health-related spaces.
• Develop, manage, and monitor departmental and capital budgets, procurement processes, and project expenditures.
• Oversee maintenance and scheduling for a range of indoor and outdoor equipment, as well as the College's vehicle fleet.
• Coordinate and support event setup across campus, including academic, community, and monastery-related functions.
• Administer the KeyWatcher key system and computerized work order software.
• Manage campus-wide services for waste / recycling, pest control, snow / ice management, and cemetery upkeep.
• Promote positive morale, professional growth, and collaboration among team members, while providing outstanding customer service to the broader College community.
• Maintain compliance with safety and environmental regulations including OSHA, hazardous materials, right-to-know, and related standards.

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