Careers at First Church

10-06-25

Facilities Manager Job Opening

REPORTS TO:  Director of Administration
STATUS:           13 hours per week
SUPERVISES:    Facilities Assistant and Facilities Maintenance Technician

JOB SUMMARY:  The Facilities Manager is responsible for managing the maintenance of the church facilities, including cleaning and security.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manages maintenance, repair, and improvements of all church facilities, equipment, and grounds.
  • Maintains clean and inviting facilities using contracted cleaning company and Facilities Assistant.
  • Manages facilities security.
  • Maintains records and procedures of facilities operations.
  • Hires, supervises and trains Facilities Assistant and the Facilities Maintenance Technician.
  • Works with Director of Administration and Building & Grounds Staff Team to plan and execute major capital improvements projects.
  • Leads the Building and Grounds Staff Team.
  • Performs duties of Facilities Maintenance Technician and Facilities Assistant in their absence.
  • Employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to these duties and responsibilities.
  • Proven knowledge of methods and techniques used in maintenance and repair of facilities and grounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to move around the facilities to attend to maintenance and facilities use, and supervise staff.
  • The person in this position frequently converses on the phone and in person to convey information.
  • Must be physically able to operate a computer and some other office equipment.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Technical Expertise: Skills to diagnose and initiate repairs to all facilities equipment, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
  • Time Management: Ability to perform necessary functions in a timely manner and prioritize all work.
  • Supervising Work: Daily supervision of Facility Assistant and Maintenance Technician as needed. Addressing problems and finding the correct ways to improve the problem.
  • Hiring and Staffing: Hiring personnel that possess the needed skills for the job. Working within the church hours and ensuring that the hours are addressed and staffed.
  • Delegation: Assigning the work load to the employees within their abilities; ensuring all work is scheduled in a timely manner.
  • Written Communication: Assignments for the Facilities Assistant and Maintenance Technician to perform the operation of all church functions. E-mails to vendors and trades, staff and some church members.
  • Project Management: Overseeing all projects whether it is in-house labor, trades or a contractor-based project. Scheduling the different labor trades so the daily activities of the church and staff can continue.
  • Decision Making and Problem Solving: Ability to compare the different solutions to make the correct decisions and insure the best solution for the church.
  • Verbal Communication: Ability to communicate face to face with employees, all levels of staff, volunteers on committees, and congregation members.
  • Esthetic Awareness: Demonstrates an awareness of effective organization of space for different purposes; an orientation toward cleanliness and orderliness of space; appreciates the value and need for sacred space and how to physically tend to it.

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume and cover letter to: Jean Johnson.