Job Title: Building & Grounds Manager
Position Summary: The Building & Grounds Manager is responsible for the general upkeep, cleaning and oversight of the church property and custodial/janitorial needs. The Building & Grounds Manager is responsible for setting up rooms for events including regular programming, rentals, weddings, and funerals, and he/she needs to be able to collaborate with the Trustees on projects.
Hours: Hours are generally 8 to 4 pm (Monday to Friday) with some flexibility based on operational needs, for example snow removal or space rental.
Key Responsibilities:
A general list of duties and tasks is listed below, which includes both building maintenance and cleaning, as well as yard/property care and maintenance. The property that would be overseen includes: the Day Care facility, sidewalks, parking lot, Columbarium, landscaping, and other church-owned property, such as the Maple St. Annex building and parsonage.
Custodial:
- Regular cleaning of the church facilities, including at least weekly cleanings of the commercial kitchen, and weekly cleaning of bathrooms, Fellowship Hall, and sanctuary
Maintenance / Repairs:
- Evaluates and arranges for special repair/maintenance services by contracted service providers, in conjunction with the Pastor and the Trustees of the church
- Research proposed project costs and service providers;
Set Up / Tear Down / Moving Items:
- Set up tables and chairs for events and tear down, as needed
- Assist various people/groups that come and go in the building with hauling materials, etc. as needed.
Collaboration:
- Attends monthly Trustees meetings
- Attends monthly expanded staff meetings
- Recruits and assists volunteers for special work projects, such as annual church clean-up days in the spring and fall
- Arranges for own replacement during times when this person is on vacation or other leave of absence
Requirements for skills, knowledge and abilities:
- Expertise in basics of building maintenance is essential
- Mechanical maintenance abilities
- Basic electrical and plumbing skills helpful
- Basic computer skills, including routine file maintenance, and the ability to manage the computerized system which controls the heating and cooling systems, as well as lighting of church grounds
- Ability and expertise in cleaning maintenance of a building facility
- Ability to evaluate and assess contractor skills and abilities for use within the building and other property needs
- Ability to negotiate with service providers for special projects and their pricing
Physical Requirements:
- Must regularly lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Note that for some tasks required, the Building & Grounds Manager will be assisted by volunteers he/she recruits from the congregation, such as for spring landscaping and mulching, for large painting projects, or set up/tear down of tables and chairs for big events;
- Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral and depth perception.
Work Environment:
- Work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee in this position might encounter while performing the essential functions as described in the table of regular duties.
- The employee occasionally works near moving parts of office equipment, cleaning equipment and HVAC systems.
- Ladder work at heights up to 30 feet is occasionally required.
- Occasional high levels of noise may be encountered while performing various mowing and snow blowing duties. Hearing protection is provided for these circumstances.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and requirements of this position. Additional duties and projects may be assigned as needed.
