Facilities Associate

MINISTRY SUMMARY, SCOPE, AND DESCRIPTION

The Facility Associate of HOPE Church will be a person who loves the Lord and is responsible for assuring the cleanliness and function of HOPE Church’s building and grounds in support of our mission. The person understands how custodial care, maintenance and recruiting volunteers in these roles can advance the Kingdom of God.

• Clean/maintain all areas inside and outside of HOPE Church property.
• During winter months – keep doors free from snow and ice. During the summer months – weed patrol around the facility.
• Vacuum and spot removal in all HOPE areas.
• Purchase supplies, maintain appropriate inventory and develop and maintain good relationships with vendors.
• Assist in preparing Worship Center and Connection Center for baptism celebrations.
• Organize custodial storage closets and other storage areas as necessary.
• Do minor repair and maintenance projects (small repairs, paint touch ups, light bulb/ballast replacement etc.)
• General understanding of heating and cooling systems, building maintenance, general carpentry, plumbing and custodial skills.
• Work alongside volunteers in the area of properties/facilities.
• Assist volunteers by answering questions, locating custodial supplies for use etc.
• Communicate weekly with the Facilities Director on immediate and long-term repairs and facility needs.
• Prioritize your time to allow for adequate time to address repairs.
• Work with the Facilities Team to prepare facility for special events (areas to set up/strike etc.).
• Effectively communicate with HOPE staff.
• Communicate with the Facility and Maintenance associates about responsibilities for church‑wide custodial projects such as special events, weddings, funerals, work days, and other functions at HOPE Church.

• Possess familiarity, training, experience, skills, and gifts in a variety of ministry settings related to the specific ministry area.
• Be able to respond to crisis situations in a calm, gracious, and confident manner.
• Experience in recruiting and training volunteers
• Be able to relate to people in a variety of settings, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills (i.e. groups, individuals, all ages, etc.)
• Be able to communicate effectively with staff, church members, people in the community, and others.
• Possess and utilize leadership skills.
• Experience managing a team.

For growth and development, the Facilities Associate will take advantage of local training opportunities offered by HOPE Church or other local organizations.

Part‑time position: 20 hours per week Monday‑Sunday with an understanding that more or less hours could be needed during certain time periods. This position has the ability to have a flexible schedule as long as the property is covered.

Director of Generosity and Operations

All HOPE staff members

The length of service will be indefinite.

• Be devoted to Jesus
  —Maintain a sincere, growing walk with Christ, His Church, and pursue excellence in His service.
• Be aligned with HOPE’s beliefs
  —Support and uphold the doctrine, mission, vision, and values of HOPE Church and the Evangelical Covenant denomination.
• Live with integrity and ethics
  —Practice Christ‑honoring character, honesty, and self‑control in every area of life.