Office of Facilities Manager

Diocese of Scranton

Contact Information: 
Frank M. Semanski
Facilities Manager
Diocese of Scranton
300 Wyoming Ave.
Scranton, PA 18503
Office: 570-207-2232
Fax: 570-207-2273
frank-semanski@dioceseofscranton.org
 

The Office of Facilities Manager is responsible for managing the overall plant maintenance and operations at the diocesan administrative facilities. The Facilities Manager oversees the performance of maintenance and custodial tasks, coordinates renovations and required repairs, and maintains a comprehensive management plan for these facilities. The Manager also works in conjunction with the Diocese third party administrators on implementing safety programs, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring compliance with the State regarding boiler inspections. The Facilities Manager functions as the Designated Asbestos Coordinator facilitating and directing the asbestos programs throughout the Diocese. The Facilities Manager is also part of the Diocesan Building Commission.  

The Office of Facilities Manager provides advice and consultation to both parishes and schools throughout the Diocese in order to ensure pastors and school administrators meet their facilities management needs. The Facilities Manger assists in determining needs and priorities as well as advising pastors and school administrators on types of trades or professionals needed in order to help them address the facility issues that have been identified. The Facilities Manager oversees major renovation projects at Diocesan facilities in conjunction with engineers, architects, and construction managers. 

Any questions concerning facilities management throughout the Diocese can be directed to the Office of Facilities Manager using the information listed above.