Director of Facilities & Maintenance

Director of Facilities and Maintenance

First Baptist Church Forney, Texas

The Director of Facilities & Maintenance is responsible for the oversight and management of all church facilities, including buildings, grounds, parking lots, equipment, and building systems, ensuring they are fully operational, safe, clean, and prepared for services and ministry activities. 

Reports To: Executive Pastor

Manages: All Facilities & Janitorial Employees

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain facilities, make minor repairs, supervise maintenance employees and report to the Executive Pastor.
• Ensure facilities are prepared for ministry activities.
• Purchase cleaning and maintenance supplies, as needed.
• Open and close facilities, as required.
• Check the church calendar for special events and ensure the building is set up and prepared to support these events.
• Move furniture, setup tables and chairs in support of events; setup for special meetings.
• Oversight of mechanical, electrical, fire safety, and security systems. Coordinate and manage outside vendors providing repair, maintenance, and replacement services. 
• Coordinate bid and contract approval with the Executive Pastor.
• Manage equipment maintenance and inventory. Coordinate bid approvals and purchases with the Executive Pastor.
• Supervise contractors providing grounds maintenance and supervise janitorial services. 
• Develop and implement a comprehensive facilities management plan. 
• Prioritize deferred maintenance plan for campus renovations.

General Duties:

• Provide oversight to all functions related to facilities and maintenance.
• Manage maintenance tickets to include timely completion of requests, appropriate feedback, and quality of completed work. 
• Provide updates at staff meetings, as requested. 
• Oversee and monitor the Facilities and Maintenance budget.
• Participate with other departments in preparing bids and cost analysis for new projects and campus renovations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor or Executive Pastor.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices.
• Ability to manage budgets and track expenses.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively without regular supervision.

Supervision:

• Facilities and Maintenance Director shall be responsible as an employee to the Executive Pastor and through him to the Sr. Pastor and church congregation in all matters of employment.

Working Conditions:

• Observe regular hours each week, except as required by the needs of the carrying out of assigned responsibilities or as provided in the general personnel policies.
• Vacation, holidays and other circumstances related to working conditions are determined by general personnel policies.
• The Facilities Manager must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, pull/push heavy objects, stand for extended periods, climb ladders safely, work in enclosed spaces like crawl spaces or attics, and perform routine maintenance tasks in various weather conditions.

Qualifications:

• Be a Christian of high moral character who has demonstrated loyalty to God, to the church and to the Pastor and ministerial staff of FBC Forney.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., facilities management, architecture, engineering) preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in facilities management, maintenance, or construction preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in managing staff and budgets preferred.

Personal Qualities:

• A strong faith and commitment to serving God and the church.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to work hard.
• A passion for serving others. 
• Gifted in problem solving complex issues.