Facilities Technician (Full-Time)

Description: OUR MISSION The mission of the Eastern Star Church ministry is evangelism and discipleship.

We are committed to the great commission instituted by Jesus Christ that is to nurture and save souls. (Matthew 28:18-20). Everything we have done is to live out this vision that the Lord has given to our church family. From adding ministries to staffing, from building facilities to adding programs, from stewardship to membership, it has all been for the purpose of being obedient to the commission of Christ. YOUR ROLE IN OUR MISSION Under the direction of the Building Superintendent, the Facilities Technician serves to deliver five-star service and to create an environment that is decent, and in order for members and staff by maintaining the buildings and grounds, ensuring safety and security, setting up meeting rooms, and cleaning facilities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Cleans all rooms and facilities to ensure that they are ready for use by staff, members and visitors. Performs general facility inspection or detail cleaning and maintenance as required or assigned. Ensures the church buildings and grounds are secure at all times and protected from unauthorized visitors and unforeseen threats.

Notifies police and supervisor in case of emergency, according to the established safety plan. Opens and closes buildings daily, ensuring that lights, heating and air conditioning are turned off and on at appropriate times. Escorts members, visitors, and staff members to various areas/grounds upon request.

Set up rooms for ministry meetings and events. All other duties as assigned. Requirements: QUALIFICATIONS To qualify for this role, candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and one year of related experience.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys serving others and is dependable to be present and focused on the task at hand. Additionally, candidates must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: An ability to organize, plan, coordinate and manage time while orienting on details.

An innate ability to multitask and work well in a fast-paced environment while being flexible and approachable. Aptitude to perform light maintenance tasks and operate basic machinery and equipment. Knowledge and application of the English language with an ability to communicate articulately and efficiently in both verbal and written form.

Proven ability to work swiftly to troubleshoot conflicts and other problems that may arise while understanding when to escalate issues and ensure that appropriate personnel is informed. Ability to speak effectively before groups of staff, members or visitors. Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to stand, walk, sit; use hands to reach, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk and hear.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to observe an area that can be seen up or down or to the left or right while eyes are fixed on a given point Compensation details: 16-16 Hourly Wage PI7eedf3c7410f-31181-34613267