Description

 This full-time position is responsible for assisting the Facility Manager in overseeing facilities staff and volunteers and the maintenance of our buildings, grounds, vehicles and equipment. 

Fox Valley Christian Action partners with the local church in discipling people in the under-resourced communities of the Fox River Valley into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ! Since 1977 FVCA has served children and families in low-income communities in Elgin, Carpentersville, and Aurora. The school districts serving these communities identify 40,000 children coming from low-income families within 15 miles of our campus. We have an 85 acre Christian camp and conference center where we provide a completely free overnight summer camp and weekly after-school programs for children and teenagers from our local communities. 

Position Responsibilities: Our 85-acre facility includes 15 buildings, 11 vehicles, maintenance equipment and utility systems. The Assistant Facility Manager works in conjunction with our facilities staff and volunteers to maintain all of these facilities for year-round use.

The Assistant Facilities Manager is responsible for:

• Helping to coordinate, train, and coach other facilities staff and facilities volunteers
• Building Maintenance (Basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC repairs)
• Road Maintenance (periodic grading, snow plowing)
• Trail Maintenance / Tree Removal
• Basic Vehicle Maintenance (inspections, fluid changes, basic mechanical repairs)
• Equipment Maintenance (tractors, lawn mowers, skidsteer, small engine equipment)
• Periodic cleaning of facilities when needed

Requirements

•  Passionate Christ-follower with a heart for serving kids and families in under-resourced communities
• Reliable, resourceful, self-motivated, team oriented, can work with a wide range of people and backgrounds
• At least 3 years of experience in basic building and vehicle maintenance
• Willing to work flexible hours and weekends