What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Director position at CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO?
Calvary Bible Church is an independent church comprised of people who love Jesus Christ, who believe that the Bible is the Word of God, and who desire to worship and serve the living God. Since 1929, Calvary Bible Church has been preaching the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and equipping believers to live life according to the unchanging truths of the Bible. Calvary is a non-denominational church with membership in the IFCA International fellowship of churches.
Mission Statement: Calvary Bible Church exists to multiply disciples who glorify God by GOING to all peoples, GATHERING in community, and GROWING in Christ.
Vision Statement: The vision of Calvary Bible Church is to be a biblically faithful, disciple-making, intergenerational church comprised of people from many nations which glorifies God through local evangelism, global outreach, loving community, humble prayer, expository preaching, fervent worship and practical training.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of the Facilities Director is to support and enable Calvary’s mission to multiply disciples who glorify God through coordination of building use with the various internal and external ministries of CBC; and the oversight of building maintenance and custodial operations of the church building and campus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversight and management of all aspects of the facility, property and equipment of Calvary Bible Church, including all building, systems, grounds, and transportation operations.
2. Coordination, management, and care of the Facility Support staff; including weekly scheduling and supervision of Facility Staff, formal and ongoing training of Facility Staff, review and approval of timecards, and conducting annual performance reviews.
3. Collaboration with church staff and lay ministry leaders to enable and enhance ministry through appropriate use of Calvary’s building and grounds.
4. Oversight and management of all safety operations of the church; including management of Access Control; allocation of church keys/fobs; monitoring of incident reports and potential safety issues; and participation on the Safety Leadership Committee.
5. Oversight and preparation of the fiscal year facilities budget as delegated by the Executive Director and Finance Committee. Oversee the preparation of Building and Capital budget requests and provide the necessary documentation to the Elder Committees, and Deacon/Elder Boards for their approval. Approve expenses for all areas under operational control.
6. Oversight and management of all aspects of cleaning, minor maintenance and upkeep of the facility and grounds.
7. Management and coordination of independent contractors.
8. Recommend hiring of Facility Support Staff; participate in and coordinate the hiring process with Executive Director and HR Director.
9. Attend all Deacon Board meetings as directed. Assist the Deacon and Elder Boards in the planning of short- and long-range capital projects.
10. Oversight of volunteers and projects relating to church building, systems, grounds, and transportation operations.
11. The nature of these duties necessitates the need to be on-call during non-office hours to address any facility issues that may arise.
12. Performs other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director that are necessary and appropriate for the maintenance of the church facility and grounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Testimony of saving faith in Jesus Christ; demonstrates consistent Christ-like character, exhibiting the qualities of a maturing Christian as described in Titus 2.
2. Membership and regular attendance at Calvary Bible Church worship services and agreement with Calvary Bible Church Constitution and Statement of Faith
3. Strong technical background in facilities management is preferred, with working knowledge of building, HVAC, electrical, fire suppression, and plumbing systems.
4. Previous supervisory experience preferred, with demonstrated ability to supervise staff efficiently.
5. High school education with additional technical training.
6. Willingness to be on call and to work weekends/irregular hours as needed.