Associate Director, Building Services

HIGHLAND PARK METHODIST CHURCH•Highland Park, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director of Building Services is the #2 position in the Building Services ministry, with direct supervision of the custodial and mailroom/print staff. This position is responsible for the upkeep of the church facilities, event setup/takedown, and overall custodial services across the HPUMC campus, the Tolleson Family Activity Center, The Grove Church campus, the Wesley House campus, and any additional or future properties. The Associate Director is accountable for ensuring that the facilities are safe, clean, and attractive, and that the custodial team and our outsourced vendors support a first-class worship environment. This position also oversees the mailroom, supplies, internal printing, and landscape maintenance. The Associate Director is a close collaborator with the Director of Building Services and the Maintenance Supervisor to ensure that repairs and maintenance items are efficiently addressed in a timely manner.

Requirements

At least 5 years of facilities and supervisory experience
Must be safety conscious with thorough knowledge of sound safety procedures and regulations.
High school diploma/equivalent required
Responsive, steady, energetic and dependable with a high degree of initiative and with good people, communication and organization skills.
Good computer skills: email, Internet, Word, Excel, calendar.
Good command of the English language, both spoken and written.
Good vision, hearing and fine motor abilities, plus ability to move about as necessary.
Ability to work under deadline pressure and flexibility to work after-hours and weekends as necessary in event of facility emergencies.
Must have good people/relational skills
Good supervisory and motivational abilities
Good communication and listening skills
Must have good organizational abilities, as well as initiative
Ability to learn new technology, applications, and willingness to update skills to meet changing job conditions
Ability to work on multiple technical tasks
Knowledge of good safety practices and ability to adhere to them and enforce compliance with the team
Ability to operate equipment used in industrial cleaning and maintenance
Ability to plan and manage projects and maintain documentation

Nice To Haves

light carpentry
plumbing
HVACR repair
energy management system use
electrical troubleshooting is a plus.
Experience with/knowledge of energy management systems is a plus.
Simple emails, letters, and form completion
Frequent work with numbers
Touch Point, e Space, Excel, Word, HPUMC website
Other software acquired by the department
Access & CCTV systems
technical degree/diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and support the Custodial/Event Setup team.
Manage and support the Mailroom, Supplies and Printshop employees and operations.
Provide daily oversight, work assignments, training, and performance coaching; make recommendations regarding compensation and other employment actions.
Maintain a cost-effective inventory of maintenance, custodial, and event setup supplies, parts, and equipment.
Manage the work request system: distribute/assign work request; ensure completion and proper closeout of all tickets; follow up on incomplete requests.
Oversee and manage relationships with outsourced custodial vendors.
Manage the purchase of office and printshop supplies.
Oversee management of the 4 units at 3420 Normandy.
Manage the parking process between SMU and HPUMC.
Manage landscape maintenance.
Perform daily facility inspections; report safety concerns and initiate corrective action plans with regard to physical property.
Comply with all safety procedures; maintain clean and safe work areas; identify hazards and propose solutions.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, and city codes and regulations.
Respond effectively to emergencies across all campuses.
Prepare and submit periodic summary reports to the Director outlining facility conditions and recommended actions.
Provide backup support for the Director’s responsibilities, invoice coding, project management, departmental oversight, security systems coordination, parking coordination, and collaboration with ministry leadership.