Facilities Associate

FACILITIES ASSOCIATE

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Facilities Associate has the primary responsibility for cleaning, maintaining, setting up and

taking down the church facilities in such a way as to present an inviting environment while also

promoting health and safety by performing the following duties personally and through

volunteers.

Classification: Non-Exempt; Hourly // Status: Full-Time (40 Hours) // Team: Experience //

Supervisor: Facilities Manager

WORK SCHEDULE

• Varied (6am-11pm)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteers

Work closely with volunteers to complete tasks as needed while directing, encouraging, and

training volunteers.

• Train and demonstrate how to appropriately handle cleaners or chemicals, tools, and

equipment, and how to lift, carry, and move equipment, tools, and furniture properly.

Custodial

Clean church facilities and furniture to maintain the highest quality environment for staff,

volunteers, and guests at all times.

• Maintain the highest quality environment for staff, volunteers, and guests at all times.

• Follow a janitorial and maintenance schedule.

• Keep all cleaning supplies organized, labeled, and maintain adequate inventory.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures.

• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets

and trash containers; replace light bulbs; refill restroom dispensers.

• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools; 175 rpm floor machines,

burnishers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, vacuums, brooms, mops,

and squeegees, etc.

• Strip, clean, apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, vacuum and

shampoo carpets, burnish hard surface floors.

• Wash walls and equipment; use ladders when required in work assignments.

• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.

• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing debris from sidewalks and

parking lots using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.

• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and

dust mops.

• Basic repairs and maintenance as needed.

• Keep all tools and equipment maintained, organized, and available for use.

Maintenance

Maintain and repair facilities, equipment, fixtures, and furniture through evaluation and inspection

to insure a high-quality environment.

• Basic repairs and maintenance as needed.

• Keep all tools and equipment secure, organized, and available for use.

• Maintain grounds including cutting grass, trimming trees and shrubs, and repairing

irrigation system as needed.

Environment

Duties will be in the area of set up and take down of all necessary furniture, equipment, linens,

and décor for events, activities, functions, and Weekend Worship services as needed.

• Create a positive work environment and attitude in an ever changing, fast past work

environment; meeting the needs of ministries and changes as they occur with positivity.

• Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools regularly.

• Coordinate and communicate with all ministry leaders regarding events and their

respective needs.

• Have a high level of care when moving furniture and equipment to ensure the longevity,

functionality, and aesthetics of all resources.

• Inspect all furniture and equipment to ensure a high-quality environment.

Grounds

• Grounds duties may be assigned as needed by the Supervisor.

Safety & Security

• Attend to emergencies when necessary.

• Enforce and support policies established by Rock Point Church.

• Support and enforce all policies, OSHA/WISHA rules, health and safety regulations and

guidelines, etc.

• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.

• Lock and unlock assigned buildings: secure building when facilities are not in use

checking for unlocked doors, report any unauthorized occupants, and turn off lights.

• Other duties may be assigned or altered as needed by the Supervisor.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, individual should demonstrate the following:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and

analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem

solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds

promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to

requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality;

listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to

others’ ideas and tries new things.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;

listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.

• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectively and

openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a

positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and

group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; communicates

changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; prepares and

supports those affected by change.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative

tasks correctly and on time; supports church’s goals and values.

• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate

judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in

decision-making process; makes timely decisions.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and

promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure

quality.

• Safety & Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate

action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions.

REQUIRED CRITICAL SKILLS, TRAINING, & EDUCATION

• High School Diploma.

• Agrees and aligns with the vision, values, and doctrinal Statement of Beliefs of Rock Point

Church. (http://rockpointchurch.com/statement-of-beliefs/)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• Previous construction and/or custodial experience.

• Previous experience working in a church environment.

• Previous experience in recruiting, managing and stewarding volunteers.

• Previous experience working with:

o Microsoft 365

o Google Suite

o Church Community Builder

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use

hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms. The employee is also frequently required

to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move

up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color

vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

PERSONAL LIFE REQUIREMENTS (POST-HIRE)

• Model biblical understanding and maintain a consistent personal devotional life.

• Model biblical commitment and become a covenant member of Rock Point Church

(exceptions allowed on a case-by-case basis with Lead Team approval).

• Model biblical family life before the body and regularly attend worship service with your

family.

• Model biblical integrity and conduct personal life in a manner consistent with Rock Point

Church’s core values.

• Model biblical community.

• Model biblical generosity and financially support Rock Point Church.