Church Building Manager

The Church Building Manager is responsible for the overall upkeep, maintenance, and safe operation of the church building and grounds, including managing repairs, coordinating cleaning services, overseeing security systems, and ensuring compliance with building codes, all while prioritizing the functionality of the space for worship services and other church activities. The Building Manager answers directly to the Trustees but will be supervised by the Pastor. They also will be expected to work closely with other church staff, contractors and may advise a small team of maintenance volunteers.

Key responsibilities of the church building manager:

• Maintenance and Repairs:
• Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance on building systems like HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, security, and lighting.
• Coordinating preventative maintenance on building systems with contractors as needed
• Coordinating repairs with outside contractors for issues like plumbing leaks, electrical malfunctions, roof damage, or other system repairs as needed.
• Will maintain a list of Trustee approved vendors for emergency and/or minor repairs that do not require estimate approval.
• Will coordinate the process of receiving bids for non-emergency or capital improvement projects as instructed by the Trustees. Once bids have been received, the Building Manager may move ahead with awarding the project based on the best bid.
• Overseeing the upkeep of grounds, including landscaping, snow removal, and parking lot maintenance.
• Cleaning and Sanitation:
• Supervising custodial staff or managing cleaning contracts to ensure the church building is clean and presentable for services and events.
• Establishing cleaning schedules and standards
• Space Utilization:
• Managing room setups and furniture arrangements based on event needs
• Security and Safety:
• Monitoring security systems and access control measures to protect church property
• Implementing and maintaining emergency procedures as needed
• Vendor Management:
• Managing contracts and relationships with external vendors like landscapers, janitorial services, snow removal, security system, and equipment repair companies
• Negotiating pricing and ensuring quality of services provided
• Budgeting and Reporting:
• Developing and managing the facilities maintenance budget
• Report monthly to Trustees at their scheduled meetings.
• Tracking expenses related to repairs, maintenance, and cleaning services
• Providing regular updates to church Trustees on facility status and upcoming needs

Required skills and qualifications:

• Technical knowledge:

Understanding of basic building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems

• Maintenance skills:

Ability to perform minor repairs and troubleshooting basic maintenance issues

• Project management:

Coordinating larger renovation projects and managing timelines and budgets

• Communication skills:

Effective communication with church staff, volunteers, contractors, and vendors

• Leadership skills:

Ability to provide leadership to a volunteer team of maintenance staff or cleaning personnel

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Huntington, WV 25701 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $20