Facilities and Maintenance Manager

Grace Adventures Ministries • White Cloud, MI

7h

About The Position

Grace Adventures Ministries is a religious organization that makes employment decisions on Bible based beliefs and practices. Because of the nature of our Christian program; Christian belief, character, and practice are essential requirements of employment positions. The Shack Christian Retreat and Conference Center is a campus ministry of Grace Adventures Ministries. SUMMARY OF POSITION: Fulfill the overall ministry of The Shack Christian Retreat and Conference Center and cast a vision to others. This position will lead the maintenance and grounds teams that demonstrate God honoring excellence through their care of the sites, facilities, and grounds of the ministry. This includes supervising and/or maintaining: construction, buildings, grounds, vehicle and equipment maintenance, snow removal, boats, roads and parking lots, septic and wells, and work requests. The position will supervise all staff in this area and be part of the leadership team at The Shack Christian Retreat and Conference Center. ASSUMPTIONS: Have the ability to work with people in a positive, servant-minded attitude Coordinate approved maintenance projects with Shack Ministries Director Good Stewardship: management of utilities, equipment, and other resources Responsible for maintaining records on sites, facilities, vehicles and inventory Sites and facilities are clean, safe and in proper repair; working with all staff to provide a safe environment This person must have general knowledge of all operating activities This position will be solution-focused and provide timely feedback for those we serve Ability to work and lead in a team based environment This position will lead all seasonal, part-time, and full-time maintenance and grounds staff This individual will be able to maximize their time for efficiency Available to work variable shifts as needed to meet the needs of the organization

Requirements

• A testimony and lifestyle that gives evidence of a true experience of salvation by grace in Jesus Christ
• An attitude of excellence in workmanship
• At least 5 years’ experience in a related field
• Experience/qualifications/certificates in most or all of the following: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, irrigation, grounds, engine repair (mechanic), carpentry
• A caring and supportive attitude to the needs of staff, guests and goals of the organization
• An ability to recruit, plan, direct and supervise the energies of staff and volunteers
• Self-disciplined and self-motivated
• A desire to learn and develop new skills as well as the ability to try new things
• Have the physical ability to travel and implement various program activities over a 141 acre campus. At times lifting and carrying is part of the job.
• Be flexible to change as the greater need of the organization and fulfillment of what the mission statement requires by performing any duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• The maintenance complex is in a clean, safe and functional manner at all times.
• Acquisition and disbursement of maintenance inventory
• Preventative care and repair of Shack vehicles, Tractors, mowers & other motorized equipment: Keep records of maintenance and depreciation Schedule preventative maintenance Maintain and repair vehicles
• Responsible for boat maintenance/winterization
• Responsible for upkeep of roads and parking lots on properties
• Monthly Inspections of the grounds and facilities; determine needs for repairs or renovations
• Responsible for testing and maintaining well and maintenance for septic systems year round
• Underground water, sewer and electrical systems records up-to-date
• Set up a file of maintenance and service manuals for the Shack, including, but not limited to, ground maps with water, electrical, sewer hookup and emergency shut-offs and floor plans for each building
• Responsible for meeting Federal, State, and local guidelines for all current and future buildings and staying current with those guidelines
• Maintain and schedule annual inspections of fire alarms/ fire suppression and fire extinguishers
• Control activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
• Maintain and carry cell phone communication during working hours and when on call
• Maintain neat and professional appearance
• Be a full participant of the Shack leadership team in fulfilling the ministry plan
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed