Facilities Manager, Bellarmine Prep, Tacoma

Position Overview

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Facilities Supervisor
• Date Posted: 2/18/2026
• Location:
  
  Bellarmine Prep, Tacoma

Bellarmine Preparatory School seeks an experienced and mission-aligned Facilities Manager to oversee the care, maintenance, safety, and operational readiness of the school's buildings and grounds.

The Facilities Manager ensures that the campus environment – indoors and outdoors – is safe, attractive, and fully supportive of the school's academic and co‑curricular mission. This role supervises facilities and grounds staff, manages vendor relationships, oversees budgeting and compliance, and maintains operational excellence across all campus facilities.

This is a hands‑on leadership position requiring active daily engagement in campus operations, visible presence throughout the school day, and the ability to step in operationally when needed. This role supports campus emergency management efforts and must be prepared to respond to operational needs as they arise.

• Lead, supervise, and evaluate Facilities Department staff.
• Establish departmental priorities and implement efficient, cost‑effective service models.
• Conduct regular team meetings and manage work assignments.
• Maintain organized records and operational databases.
• Reinforce the school's mission and foster a culture of service and collaboration.
• Maintain strong internal safety practices and equipment inspection oversight.

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive preventive maintenance program.
• Coordinate maintenance requests, custodial services, work orders, and daily operations.
• Conduct weekly campus walkthroughs to monitor maintenance and safety.
• Oversee inspection and maintenance of boilers, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related systems.
• Maintain clean, safe, and fully operational facilities.
• Ensure school vehicles are serviced, maintained, and replaced according to plan.
• Develop and administer snow removal operations.
• Respond promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies.
• Attend administrative meetings to coordinate facilities support.

• Oversee maintenance and appearance of lawns, landscaping, trees, gardens, athletic fields, parking areas, and outdoor spaces.
• Supervise seasonal grounds work including mowing, irrigation, fertilization, aeration, planting, and debris removal.
• Ensure athletic fields are safe and properly prepared in coordination with Athletics.
• Maintain irrigation systems and oversee water conservation efforts.
• Coordinate with arborists and landscaping vendors.
• Support environmentally responsible grounds practices and campus sustainability initiatives.

• Partner with the Events and Volunteer Manager to support indoor and outdoor event setup and restoration.
• Ensure facilities and grounds are prepared before and after events.
• Support calendar coordination and event logistics.
• Contribute to a positive, people‑centered campus environment.

• Prepare and manage the annual Facilities operating budget.
• Project capital needs and oversee equipment replacement and deferred maintenance planning.
• Support senior leadership on renovation and construction projects.
• Assist with bid and RFP preparation and vendor selection.
• Oversee contractor compliance with contracts, insurance, and budget parameters.
• Develop and administer a vehicle maintenance and replacement plan.

• Ensure compliance with building codes, fire regulations, and safety standards.
• Serve as liaison with fire departments, utilities, and relevant public agencies.
• Maintain environmental, health, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Participate in long‑range campus and landscape planning.
• Provide reports and updates to senior leadership as needed.

• Degree in Facilities Management or related field, or ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible facilities leadership experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in facilities operations including mechanical systems, construction, utilities planning, landscaping, procurement, and supervision.
• Strong hands‑on knowledge of…