Facilities Director

Position Summary

It is an exciting time to join Good Shepherd Lutheran Church! We are a thriving church finishing up building renovations to accommodate the growth and involvement of our members. We are looking for our next Facilities Director to maintain the building facilities and church grounds to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment in which worship and ministry can take place.

Location:

Onsite position in Naperville, IL.

Hours:

Full time Monday-Thursday and Sunday mornings from 7:30 AM-12:30 PM. Emergency on‑call as needed.

Compensation: $60,000-$65,000.

• Paid time off including paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a personnel day.
• Health and Dental Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employer contribution of 6% to retirement account.
• A discount on Good Shepherd Preschool tuition.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is part of the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ and will be celebrating our 50-year anniversary this year. We are focused on serving the spiritual needs of our local community and on leveraging the time, talents, and financial resources of people in this area to help others in our community, across the nation and around the world.

Good Shepherd has over 25 employees and about 700+ active members who attend the congregation weekly. We also have over 15 different ministries, including focused ministries such as care, missions, and disability. In addition, Good Shepherd has a preschool focused on early education for children 2-5 years old.

• Ensure a safe, functioning, and clean facility through the supervision of staff, outside vendors, and volunteers.
• Respond to major and minor repair needs and emergency situations by performing basic maintenance and repair or hiring vendors for areas including plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, heating, security, kitchen equipment, ministry equipment, lawn care, snow removal, cleaning, pest control, parking lot maintenance and lighting.
• Coordinate with the Operations Executive Director to obtain and monitor competitive proposal contracts for repairs, ongoing maintenance, and capital improvements.
• Serve as Facility Scheduler by coordinating and communicating building use needs and limitations with staff and lay ministry, providing appropriate access, set‑up, use, storage, and clean‑up of the facilities. Creatively resolve conflicts regarding space and equipment utilization.
• Coordinate building and facility changes such as lighting, electrical, and any other alterations that take place within the building. Serve on any future team that plans and implements facility renovation and new construction.
• Oversee regular cleaning and janitorial services throughout the building.
• Ensure building safety and local building code compliance.
• Implement and maintain the staff phone system, including adding users and extensions, wiring, and cabling.
• Maintain and monitor a security plan for the facility that includes electronic door access, overnight security, and the use of a security camera system.
• Supervise staff and volunteers including recruiting, training, scheduling, conducting performance reviews, and identifying staffing needs.
• Communicate with the Operations Executive Director, City of Naperville, neighboring community, and church staff and volunteers regarding building and grounds policy, schedules of repairs, cleaning, safety codes, and general use.
• Develop and administer a Facilities and Maintenance budget showing a commitment to good stewardship.
• Maintain an interior and exterior signage program in collaboration with the Communications Team that is invitational and instructional.
• Maintain building assets inventory including warranties, maintenance contracts, and other relevant information.
• Review existing contracts on an ongoing basis.
• Develop and organize property files and documentation.

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an Associate’s degree or higher is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Building Maintenance, Facilities Management, and Property Management.
• A commitment to the mission and core values of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
• Ability to build relationships with staff,…