Employment Opportunities

Role

Under the direction of the Facilities Director, the Facility Associate (Maintenance) will serve as a repairman/handyman conducting arising and preventative maintenance of all of First Baptist Church (FBC) facilities and equipment, maintaining them in a clean, safe and ready to use condition for all church activities and ministries. As with all FBC staff, the Facilities Associate (Maintenance) will be one part of a larger team and as such will, at times, work together with or fill in for other staff members, ministries, and committees on issues related to facilities in service to the overall church. While the Facilities Associate (Maintenance) person will take
day-to-day directions from the Facilities Director, he/she will also take direction from the Operations Pastor, Executive Pastor and/or the Senior Pastor as the need arises.

Character

The Facility Associate (Maintenance) must have an active and growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ, uphold and live out biblical principles and core values both in their personal life and in their professional life, have a servant’s heart, be a self-motivator, and take personal pride in his/her work and the appearance and function of FBC facilities and equipment. They must be friendly and courteous to everyone and be able to work alone or with a team, and they must not bring discredit to the church in any way, whether through their speech or actions at work or within the community. They must be a team player to the staff and a friendly, dependable, representative of the Senior Pastor to the congregation and community.

Responsibilities

1. Model Biblical Principals

• The Facility Associate (Maintenance) shall model the Biblical priorities and core values of FBC. They shall model a strong and growing personal relationship with Christ, their spouse (if married) and children (if applicable). The Facility Associate (Maintenance) shall strive to fulfill his/her purpose in life and ministry while demonstrating integrity in words, relationships, and actions. These objectives will be accomplished by:
• Committing to a daily quiet-time with God.
• Participating in a FBC small group on a regular basis.
• Setting appropriate boundaries to protect character and integrity.
• Developing personal evangelism opportunities within and outside the church.
• Supporting the ministries of FBC by faithfully giving regularly.
• Adhering to and encompassing the qualities and characteristics required of FBC employees, as defined by the Staff Handbook.

2. Facilities Maintenance
The responsibilities of the Facility Associate (Maintenance) shall be to assist the Facilities Director in carrying out his/her responsibilities as they relate to the upkeep and maintenance of FBC facilities and shall include but are not limited to:

• Conduct routine and emergency repairs as directed.                                                                                            Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance such as daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections. These inspections include but are not limited to monthly fire extinguisher inspections, monthly emergency light test and inspections, bi-monthly vehicle and trailer inspections, quarterly HVAC filter inspections and replacement, etc.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, cleaning up project areas at the end of each day and when complete.
• Maintain the maintenance shop and warehouse in a clean and organized manner.
• Properly use and care for all FBC tools and equipment.
• Maintain a watchful eye on facility security ensuring appropriate doors are locked as needed.
• Being mindful of limited resources, keep an eye on lights, thermostats, etc., and turning off when not needed or when space is not in use.
• Report problems, discrepancies, etc., to the Facilities Director in a timely manner.
• Keep the church grounds, parking areas, sidewalks, and entryways free of trash and debris, and during the winter months, ensure sidewalks and entryways are free of snow and covered with the appropriate ice preventative.
• Maintain FBC vehicles and trailers in accordance with manufacture recommendations and industry standards.
• Assist with custodial duties when needed.
• Other tasks as directed by the Facilities Director.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Must be safety conscious, comply with industry safety standards, and have a good working knowledge of cleaning, basic construction, power tools, painting, dry-wall repair, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other skills and abilities that would complement the upkeep of a large facility such as FBC.
• Be very personable, able to work with other staff members and volunteers in a loving andrespectful manner.
• Have good communication skills and effective and friendly interpersonal interactions.
• Be innovative, proactive and resourceful in addressing challenges.
• Able to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for special events and emergency repairs.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Valid driver's license.

Hours & Benefits

• Part Time – 20 hours per week. Exact dates and time are negotiable.
• Competitive salary based on experience and proven track record.