Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Facilities - Friends Church

Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Facilities to oversee the management and maintenance of our facilities. This leadership role requires a strong background in facilities management, industrial maintenance, and project management. The ideal candidate will possess excellent supervisory skills and mechanical knowledge, with a focus on ensuring the efficient operation of all facility systems, including HVAC, electrical, and programmable logic controllers.

Responsibilities:

• Commit to doing whatever is necessary in biblical accordance to accomplish the mission and vision of Friends Church.
• Active participation in the planning, implementing, executing, and closing all Buzz Event Initiatives (All church events) at Friends Church.
• Be an active participant in creating opportunities that lead to eternal salvation.
• Commit to helping in the discipleship of believers at Friends Church to help the Family of God grow in their faith.
• Active participant in the shepherding of God’s flock according to 1 Peter Chapter 5.

Facility Operations Management:

• Oversee the maintenance and repairs of the buildings and grounds.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs inclusive of scheduled inspections.
• Develops and implements long and short-range goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the department(s); prepares and administers the department(s) budget.
• Ensure the proper operation of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, and other systems.
• Review and process work orders and tasks every workday inclusive of creating the task, adjusting expectations with the submitter, prioritizing, assigning, and communicating completion.
• Authorizes purchase orders for acquisition of assets, material and supplies; approves payment and administers various contracts within budgetary appropriations.
• Utilize digital tools and systems to manage work orders, purchase orders, warranties, preventative maintenance, and resource schedules.

Facility Operations Execution:

• Provide project management and volunteer recruitment skills to help manage and maintain the property of Friends Church.
• Manage and supervise facilities staff and volunteers, including maintenance technicians and groundskeepers.
• Coordinate with external contractors and service providers when necessary.
• Leverage craftsmanship skills to assist in the maintenance and development of the Friends Church campus and property.
• Coordinates schedules and special event operations for the purpose of ensuring required facilities preparation.

Vendor and Contract Management:

• Negotiate and manage contracts with third-party vendors for services such as HVAC, elevator support, landscaping, waste management, security, etc.
• Ensure quality and compliance with service level agreements.

Strategic Planning and Space Utilization:

• Assist in long-term facility planning and capital improvement projects.
• Analyze and optimize space utilization to support the organization's growth and needs.

Requirements

• Proven experience in facilities management or a related field with strong leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency in managing programmable logic controllers (PLC) and understanding schematics related to facility systems.
• Solid mechanical knowledge with experience in HVAC systems, electrical work (including high voltage and low voltage), and industrial maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with project management principles to effectively oversee facility-related projects from inception to completion.
• Strong supervisory experience with the ability to motivate and lead a diverse team effectively.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to utilize tools such as an ohmmeter for electrical troubleshooting tasks.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with attention to detail in all aspects of facility operations. Join our team as the Director of Facilities where your expertise will contribute significantly to maintaining our operational excellence!

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