Building Technician

Title: Building Technician

Status: Full-time/Hourly (30-32 hours/week)

Accountable to: Vice President as directed by Consistory

Revision Date: June 2023

Position Summary:

The Facilities Manager will oversee the management and operations of all the physical facilities of the church and daycare. Provide oversight and responsibility for the buildings, grounds, parking lots, equipment, building systems, general security, and housekeeping, ensuring the facilities are fully operational, safe, clean, and neat, and prepared for services and ministry activities. Oversee and perform maintenance/repairs for the church building, equipment (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical), and property, or act as church representative with outside contractors and inspectors coming onto the property or into the building.

Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Essential Functions:

• Manage and perform all work related to the maintenance and repair of facilities (including but not limited to building inspections, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, custodial, landscape, waste management, and security)
• Ensure all church facilities and grounds are well maintained and ready for Sunday services and mid-week events.
• The individual must be able to work with and around preschool and school-age children.
• Perform janitorial/cleaning of the facilities as needed.
• Responsible for purchasing and maintaining supplies and equipment on an ongoing basis.
• Serve as primary contact for facility-related emergencies, which may require evening and weekend work.
• Ensure proper scheduling of set up and take down for meetings, special events, worship, election process, weddings, memorial services, and otherwise, as directed.
• Work with appropriate government agencies to ensure that buildings are safe and meet current code requirements; Must be familiar with and ensure compliance with government regulations and standards.
• Must be able to give reports in staff meetings, and/or church meetings.
• Will be paid minimum of 2 hrs. regular pay, if work takes longer than 2 hrs. will be paid for hours worked.
• Call-ins will be paid.
• Implement, monitor, and follow policies and procedures designed to improve operations, minimize operating costs, and provide efficient use of labor and materials.
• Maintain expenditures related to the building, facilities, and ground repairs and maintenance in accordance with the approved budget.
• Work with the Senior Pastor and Consistory to report problems, solutions, and costs associated with projects not approved in the budget and provide input to the development of the annual budget.
• Schedule and coordinate work with outside contractors as necessary

Qualifications and Experience:

• Applicant must have a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• Applicant must pass a criminal background check.
• Knowledge of the practices, methods, and equipment utilized in facility maintenance, construction, and repair activities; including skills and abilities related to plumbing, janitorial, electrical systems, painting, carpentry, construction, and heating and air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of security practices and protocols related to facility management.
• Knowledge of safety practices and applicable regulations
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of email or office communication software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of the approaches and techniques involved in budgeting, contract management, project management, record keeping, etc.
• Capable of coordinating multiple tasks and adjusting to changing priorities, meeting deadlines, and scheduling a growing church.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and take initiative.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, balance competing priorities and tight deadlines, work under pressure and remain flexible.
• Must be able to use discretion and always maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in decision making.
• Understanding of and alignment with the core values, mission, and vision of the church.

Education and Certifications:

• Maintenance and technician certifications are desirable.
• Minimum of (2) years in facilities management or related occupation; Experience in one or more of the technical areas of HVAC, Electrical, Electronics, Plumbing, Locksmith, Security Controls, Gardening & Landscaping, Construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job as listed above.

Physical demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• To run mops, vacuums, buffer/scrubber machines, carpet cleaners, dollies snowblower, and leaf blower
• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, bending, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and handling of materials.
• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and manipulating things
• Ability to lift/carry up to approximately 50 pounds frequently, and occasional lifting/carrying of equipment weighing up to approximately 75 pounds may be required
• Physical mobility and endurance to perform tasks while standing/walking for long periods (60 minutes or more)
• Visual abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Facilities manager must perform duties with caution and utilize proper safety measures when using chemicals, fixing moving mechanical parts, electrical components, climbing in high - precarious places, and the like.

Work Schedule:

• Start time is 6:15 am.
• The employee will be required to work a minimum of thirty (30) hours per week or as many hours as it may take to perform the above job duties. The schedule may vary based on event demands and may require a combination of office hours and work performed after hours and/or weekends if necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $-1