Grace Church - Eden Prairie.
Full-time - 40 hours / week.
Pay : $90,000 - $100,000 / year.
Salary - Exempt.
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KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide leadership and vision for campus development, expansion, and maintenance. Shepherd the overall facilities staff, which consists of the Custodial Services, Grounds Maintenance, and Building Maintenance departments.
Custodial and Event Ministry Support :
- The Director of Facilities shall provide leadership in the oversight of custodial services alongside the custodial manager.
- Provide oversight and leadership to the custodial manager regarding evaluation of custodial performance, scheduling and prioritizing of goals, tasks, assignments, and duties.
- Perform regular walk-throughs of the facilities to maintain a high standard of excellence and address problem areas.
- Oversee an ongoing system of training with the custodial manager in the many facets of the care and keeping of the facilities to ensure that our custodians are up to date with the latest methods of facility care and the use of products.
- Oversee the preparation and clean-up of rooms for events by the custodial staff.
- Provide adequate custodial coverage and support for special outreach seasons and large-scale ministry events, including coordinating Men’s, Women’s, and Children’s events, hospitality gatherings, seminars, concerts, and other church-wide activities. Work closely with ministry leaders and teams to remove obstacles and boundaries to effective ministry execution.
- Work closely with ministry leaders and teams to remove obstacles and boundaries to effective ministry execution.
- Be a problem solver, able to distinguish between doable hard and destructive hard, leaning towards the former, not the latter.
Facility Maintenance :
The Director of Facilities shall provide leadership in the maintenance of the Grace Church building and grounds in the following areas : ensuring the heating and cooling systems are adjusted correctly, setting and maintaining preventive schedules for equipment, and planning for life expectancy and replacement of major equipment.The Director of Facilities shall assist in snowplow removal as needed.The Director of Facilities position requires him / her to be on the floor providing management by periodically walking around and helping the team as needed.The Director of Facilities shall oversee the plumbing and electrical needs of the facility.The Director of Facilities shall assist the Director of Operations by providing insight on office moves and updates.Sufficient records are to be maintained and updated on all major equipment. It is expected that a five / ten-year plan will be prepared and implemented, determining life expectancy and maintenance needs of major equipment.The Director of Facilities will oversee procedures for the security system during regularly scheduled and special events (In conjunction with the Public Safety Manager).Oversee contractual assignments with providers of building services such as HVAC, window cleaning, plumbing and general exterior maintenance, etc.Ensure the building and grounds are clean and safe.Maintain a purchasing system for cleaning and maintenance supplies.Meet regularly with various vendors, in an effort to service our facilities in the most cost-effective manner possible.Assist the Director of Operations in the facility renovation project design and implementation of approved plans.Vehicles :
Have recommended plans for vehicle replacement.Oversee the prompt repair and regular maintenance of vehicles for church use as needed.Work with the Assistant to the Sr. Director of Operations to ensure vehicle registration and insurance is current.Volunteers :
The Director of Facilities shall encourage his team to use volunteers when and where possible and feasible once approved by the Director of Facility Mgr.Budget :
The Director of Facilities shall develop and manage the annual budgets for all facility management areas (Operational and Capital Planning Budgets).PROFESSIONAL AND SPIRITUAL EXPECTATIONS :
Educational requirements : Minimum of 2 years of college in a business or property-related field.Experience required : 5 years.Technical Knowledge :
Proficient in space planning, budgeting, and forecasting.Experience in capital improvement planning and physical plant maintenance.Familiarity with OSHA regulations, HVAC systems, boiler plant operations, and building automation systems (Tridium programming preferred).Knowledge of state and national fire codes, construction standards, and applicable building codes.Experience working with commercial kitchens, permitting processes, and code compliance.Leadership Experience :
Minimum of 3 years managing a large staff in an ever-changing, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.Proven ability to lead teams through change and shifting priorities.Relationship Management :
Strong relationship-building skills, with experience collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.Ability to work effectively with local and state inspectors.Additional Skills :
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Flexible, solutions-oriented, and able to adapt quickly to evolving ministry needs.Innovative thinker with the ability to approach challenges creatively.Demonstrate a personal passion to minister to people within the context of the local churchExhibits a meaningful and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior as evidenced by the manifestation of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.Has a commitment to personal and active participation in the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28 : 18-20).Exhibits a lifestyle appropriate to a person in public Christian ministry by conducting life with the utmost integrity in all situations.About Grace Church :
We are an informal, come-as-you-are gathering of Jesus followers who love God and one another. Our goal is to provide a place for you to connect and grow in your faith.
Grace Church is committed to teaching sound Biblical truth. Our mission is simple – we exist to glorify God by making disciples of Jesus Christ across the street and around the world.
As a non-denominational church, we are congregational involved, staff led, and Elder protected.