Description

 Red Envelope is leading the search for a Facilities Manager at an evangelical, Lutheran church in the northwest suburbs of Columbus, OH. They worship in 2 locations and have a weekly attendance of 1,200 poeple.

Our facilities and physical plant support our ability to be an oasis of Christian love in the midst of this dry and thirsty world. Both our facilities themselves and our facilities personnel provide the essential infrastructure to enable the achievement of our ministry visions and goals.

Position Summary 

The Facilities Manager is responsible for providing general building maintenance and repairs for two campuses- comprising 183,000 square feet and valued at $25,000,000. The Facilities Manager will report to the Director of Partnership and Mobilization and will assist in building and leading volunteer teams in caring for the buildings. Expert members of the congregation are often available, on a volunteer basis, for consultation in the areas of turf maintenance, structural and mechanical engineering, pavement, security, etc.

Essential Job Functions

1. Make interior and exterior repairs including but not limited to lighting/lamp replacement, roofing, gutters, doors/hinges, windows, carpentry, painting, general electrical repairs to include switches, outlets, breakers, fuses, re-wiring.

2. Monitor and provide preventive maintenance to sump pumps, boilers, chillers, hot water systems, air handlers, recirculating pumps, breaker panels, generators, exit and emergency lights and systems, plumbing, and other related items. Make monthly inspections of all facilities to observe extent of wear and use. Develop maintenance programs or changes in programs to address areas of need. Seek opportunities to improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs, and lessen our environmental impact while maintaining building comfort and air quality.

3. Coordinate with contractors and repairpersons. Locate and purchase repair and maintenance supplies and parts.

4. Coordinate scheduling and follow-up inspections of approximately twenty outside service providers at all sites. Meet regularly with service providers to maintain good communication of UALC needs or requirements. Schedule the Mill Run HVAC run times on the Alerton control system to minimize energy consumption. Coordinate custodial services at all locations.

5. Recruit and develop teams.

6. Miscellaneous duties to include carpet and tile replacement, hanging banners/signs, moving and setting up equipment, maintaining door locks, window washing, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education – High School diploma required.

Skills and Experience – Ten years of related maintenance experience; MS Office tools proficiency; project management experience; problem analysis; budgeting skill; contract management; staff management and team building desired.

Personal Attributes – Personal “giftedness” and passion; technical inclination; people skills; customer service focused; negotiation skills. Ability to recruit and lead teams.

Work Week and Hours 

40-45 hours per week scheduled as needed. Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday and Sunday 7 am-10 am

Working Conditions & Environment 

The position works in a church environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, see, hear, sit, stand, type, walk and bend while moving about the facility. The noise level in the facility is quiet.