Facility Director

Facility Director |
Job Description

Responsible to: Executive Pastor

Working Relationships: Support to other departments

Scope of Position:  The Facility Director is responsible for all the upkeep of building and property maintenance for approximately 162,000 plus square feet of building space and adjacent acres of exterior property and vehicle fleet. In addition to maintenance, the Facility Director also oversees the cleaning, grounds and surveillance equipment, including the leadership development and oversight of the facilities staff

Time Commitment:  Full-Time/ Avg. 45 hours per week                                         Classification:  Salaried, exempt   

Typical Duties:

1. Facilities Management


2. Plan, direct and supervise facility management, including maintenance, repairs, and improvement of systems


3. Manage all building projects including bids, deadlines, schedules, vendors and basecamp reporting


4. Schedule and supervise all semi-annual and annual state mandated system inspections


5. Coordinate building and grounds maintenance activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of facilities team and equipment


6. Consult with specialists on energy conservation for Church’s operations; recommend operating methods and equipment to maximize cost savings, service quality, and safety


7. Establish, schedule and enforce safety standards and procedures for maintenance services and repair


8. Review requests for additional services; manage contract specifications for maintenance and alteration services, direct reallocation of funding to cover non-budgeted costs


9. Research, bid, and manage vendor’s contracts for products, goods, and services including insurance


10. Review, evaluate and establish operating procedures and facilities team practices, maintaining priorities in keeping effective operations and cost factors


11. Prepare the facility budget, monitor budget expenditures, analyze facilities team and expenditures requests


12. Complete the annual Ministry Planning Process

1. Personnel Management


2. Supervise, train, and evaluate facilities team directly


3. Supervise, train, and evaluate volunteers and volunteer teams


4. Give direction, resolve problems, prepare work schedules, and set deadlines to ensure completion of services

Position Requirements:

1. Minimum of three (3) years of facilities management and operations experience preferred


2. Ability to recruit, equip and empower volunteers as a servant leader


3. Ability to interact effectively with a variety of work styles and a changing and diverse community.


4. Excellent communication skills – verbal, non-verbal, and written


5. Technology tools knowledge and experience


6. Ability to prioritize and focus on key objectives and measure progress and success


7. Possession of a valid Michigan Class C Driver’s License is preferred. Must. Be willing to obtain if necessary for performance of duties.

Basic Personal Responsibilities:

1. Confesses to be a born again Christian and seek the will of God in his/her life.


2. Maintains a vital and growing walk with the Lord through committed personal Bible study, prayer and stewardship of the resources given to them by God.


3. Demonstrates a servant’s heart as a member of the KCC team.


4. Submits willingly to and understand the importance of an accountability relationship.


5. Models the KCC mission, vision and core values.


6. Maintains proper priorities and balances in his/her life.


7. Commits to personal evangelism opportunities within and outside of the church.

NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit Kentwood Community Church from assigning other work as needed.