Work at Unity Church

Facilities Specialist Application

Position Title: Facilities Specialist | Application
Purpose of Position: To ensure that the mission and the program life of the church are supported by attending to the facilities, grounds and operations of Unity Church.
Reports to: Facilities Manager
Status: Hourly & Non-Exempt; Benefit-Earning

Qualifications

• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Complete assigned tasks independently and effectively.
• Identify tasks that need attention and suggest or initiate action to complete them.
• Use maintenance equipment appropriately and safely.
• Follow building procedures.
• Perform building and grounds work, including safely lifting 50 pounds.
• Work well on a team.
• Communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends for regular and special events.
• Dependably show up for work on time.
• Approach people with cultural sensitivity.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assure that the building and grounds are clean and safe, following the church’s safety and sanitizing protocols.
• Operate and maintain church equipment, tools and supplies.
• Participate in maintenance and capital projects as assigned.
• Complete room setups, tear downs and shift work, following the instructions in the church calendar and daily task lists.
• Communicate with staff, congregants, vendors and visitors about their event location and building needs.
• Maintain situational awareness, knowing what events are happening in the building and appropriate responses to emergencies.
• Attend staff meetings and other scheduled staff events as appropriate.
• Open and/or close the facility – using the security system – as schedule requires.
• Actively seek education and training opportunities in building equipment and systems.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned.

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Approved by the Executive Team
June, 2020; Revised June, 2022; Revised June 2024