Facilities Associate

Goal: To help Tree of Life Christian Schools fulfill its mission and purpose through supporting the facilities management, planning, and maintenance of campuses.

Responsible to: Chief Operating Officer

Evaluation: Chief Operating Officer

Type of Position: Non-Exempt/Hourly

EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma

• Consistent work ethic

• Good understanding of plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems

PERSONAL/SPIRITUAL QUALITIES - All Tree of Life employees are ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and as such exhibit these qualities.

• Strong, evident personal relationship with Jesus Christ

• Growing in spiritual maturity, Godly role model, prayerful

• Spirit of dedication, service, commitment, flexibility and enthusiasm

• Positive attitude, joyful

• Sensitiveness and responsiveness to needs of others

• Desire to support and encourage co-workers

• Ability to listen and respond to wise counsel

• A full acceptance of Tree of Life Christian Schools’ Statement of Faith

• Active membership in a Bible-believing church. The church should have no significant differences with the Tree of Life Statement of Faith.

The Facilities Associate::

• Is energetic, forward-thinking and creative with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image

• Demonstrates sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus

• Is well organized, self-directed and a team player

• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness

• Inspires and motivates others to perform well, accepts feedback from others

• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

• Has knowledge of facility management principles, and experience with managing outside vendors and contractors.

• Ability to supervise, evaluate, and monitor multiple employees

• Ability to coordinate, evaluate, and monitor multiple events/projects

• Ability to work independently as well as with staff, faculty, parent and community groups.

• At all times, exhibits a positive attitude, is self-motivated and able to cope successfully with stressful situations, schedules, and deadlines.

• Supports day to day facilities operations for all school facilities and grounds including janitorial support.

• Coordinates facility management activity (outside vendor management, preventive maintenance programs, and safety programs) of designated campus facilities.

• Maintains campus grounds by operating a variety of equipment (movers, blowers, chainsaws etc.)

• Troubleshoots and repairs a variety of plumbing, electrical and other maintenance issues.

• Provides support, advice and recommendations to the COO regarding facility issues.

• Works closely with Athletics and campus principals to ensure facility quality, cleanliness and safety.

• Follows applicable school policies and governmental regulations.