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Facilities Manager

The Facilities Manager oversees the operations of all facilities of the church; provides oversight and responsibility for the buildings, grounds, parking lots, equipment, building systems, general security, and housekeeping; ensures that the facilities are fully operational, safe, clean, and prepared for services and ministry activities; and oversees and performs maintenance/repairs for campus buildings, offices, playground, equipment (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical) and property, or acts as a church liaison with outside contractors and inspectors entering the property and/or buildings. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES 

Duties include but are not limited to the following: 

1. Function as part of staff team 

2. Attend Staff and Board of Trustees meetings 

3. Work with the church administrator to manage a digital calendar (preferably Google calendars) for church events, meetings, and facility use as well as communicate expediently and effectively via email. 

4. Manage the church's maintenance/facilities email account. 

5. Work with church staff to schedule and coordinate the effective use of space for worship, meetings, ministry events, and other special events. 

6. Be present each Sunday (from 7:30 am to 12:30 pm) and at other special events to respond to 'day-of' needs, including unlocking buildings, turning on lights, setting thermostats, setting up and breaking down spaces, and coordinating opening/closing of the columbarium niche (if needed). 7. Manage hourly schedule and responsibilities of custodial staff to ensure minimal overtime. Custodial staff overtime and vacation must be approved by the staff-parish relations committee.

8. Maintain and store all facilities records including manuals, drawings, maintenance & supply 

inventories, warranties, etc. 

9. Ensure all church facilities and grounds are well maintained and ready for Sunday services and other events, including the removal of weather-related debris (e.g. snow and ice, etc.). 10. Manage and perform all tasks related to maintaining and repairing facilities in preparation for weekly events (including but not limited to building inspections, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, custodial, landscape, and waste management). 

11. Responsible for purchasing and maintaining relevant supplies and equipment on an ongoing basis 12. Serve as primary contact for facility-related emergencies as first 'on call' for all alarms, which may require evening and weekend work. 

13. Ensure the safety and security of the church's campus, including monitoring/maintaining the church's security system and cameras, and ensuring the entire campus is locked every evening.

14. Work with appropriate government agencies to ensure that buildings are safe and meet current code requirements. 

15. Develop and manage the facilities budget, ensuring costs are within funds allocated and approved 

by the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees 

16. In conjunction with the Board of Trustees, collaborate and monitor any construction, remodeling, or renovation projects with contractors, vendors, and church leaders. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE 

Education and Certifications: 

1. Maintenance and technician certifications are desirable 

2. Minimum of (2) years in facilities management or related occupation; Working knowledge of  technical areas, including but not limited to HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, and Security Controls

3. Must possess valid NC driver's license 

Physical demands: 

1. The physical demands described here represent those required of an employee to perform the 

essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performing physical activities that require bending, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and handling of materials. 

Work Schedule: 

Employee shall work a minimum of forty (40) hours per week or as many hours as needed to perform above job duties. Schedule will include every Sunday. Holidays such as Easter and Christmas Eve are required work days and the week leading up to these holidays should be considered unavailable for personal vacation. Schedule may vary based on event demands and may require a combination of office hours as well as work performed after hours and/or weekends if necessary.

To apply, please send resume to Becky Richmond at office@fumc-highpoint.org.