Facilities Team Memebr

Facilities Manager

Reports To:

Operations Manager

Position:
Part-Time, with opportunity to grow into Full-Time

The Facilities Manager is responsible for ensuring Freshwater Church’s campus is safe, clean, functional, welcoming, and ready to support ministry throughout the week. This is a hands-on role overseeing the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the facility, grounds, building systems, event setups, and coordination with service vendors.

The Facilities Manager will take ownership of the physical campus by identifying needs before they become problems, coordinating repairs and preventative maintenance, preparing the building for services and events, and helping ensure our facility reflects the excellence and hospitality we want people to experience at Freshwater.

This position will begin as a part-time role with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position as the needs of the church and campus continue to grow.

• Oversee the day-to-day operation and general maintenance of the church campus.
• Perform routine inspections of the building, equipment, and grounds.
• Complete basic repairs and maintenance and coordinate outside contractors when specialized work is required.
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for building systems and equipment.
• Monitor HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, doors, locks, and other facility systems.
• Coordinate with the Operations Manager regarding scheduling and facility access for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire protection, cleaning, waste, pest control, landscaping, snow removal, and other service providers.
• Identify facility issues proactively and ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Maintain an organized inventory of facility tools, equipment, supplies, and replacement items.
• Respond to urgent facility issues when necessary.
• Maintain service records, warranties, and preventative maintenance documentation.

• Oversee the appearance and upkeep of the church property and grounds.
• Perform or coordinate mowing, landscaping, snow removal, ice management, and seasonal property maintenance.
• Monitor parking lots, sidewalks, exterior lighting, signage, drainage, and other exterior areas.
• Ensure entrances and walkways remain safe, clean, and welcoming.

• Opening the campus on Sunday mornings ensuring ministry spaces, common areas, and exterior areas are ready for Sunday services and major events.
• Set up and take down tables, chairs, furniture, and other equipment for church services, meetings, ministry activities, weddings, funerals, and special events.
• Coordinate room configurations and facility needs with ministry leaders and staff.
• Assist with moving furniture, equipment, supplies, and other items throughout the campus.
• Restore rooms and event spaces following use and prepare them for their next scheduled activity.
• Assist staff and ministry teams with facility-related needs before, during, and after events.

• Help maintain a safe environment for staff, volunteers, children, and guests.
• Monitor fire extinguishers, emergency equipment, exits, and other life-safety systems in coordination with appropriate vendors.
• Identify potential safety hazards and address them promptly.
• Help develop and maintain facility procedures and checklists.
• Steward church property, equipment, utilities, and financial resources responsibly.
• Look for practical opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce unnecessary expenses, and extend the life of facility assets.

• Assist with facility projects and campus improvements as needed.
• Support staff and ministry teams with physical and logistical needs throughout the campus.
• Help receive, move, assemble, install, or organize furniture, equipment, deliveries, and supplies.
• Respond to unexpected facility needs and help troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc responsibilities as assigned to support the needs of the church, its ministries, and the campus.

• Experience in facilities, maintenance, construction, property management, or a related field…