Position Summary The Campus Facility and Grounds Manager provides hands-on leadership for the safety, maintenance, cleanliness, operation, and appearance of Bethlehem Lutheran Church (BLC) building, equipment, and grounds. The manager independently plans and prioritizes a varied mix of indoor and outdoor work, performs maintenance and hospitality-related custodial work, leads staff, coordinates volunteers, and manages contractors. With support from the Lead Pastor and without close day-to-day supervision, this position works with hospitality, professionalism, and cooperation in support of BLC's mission and the people and community groups who use its facility. Essential Responsibilities Building Maintenance and Facility Operations

• Plan, schedule, and perform day-to-day building upkeep, including cleaning floors, furniture and fixtures, walls, windows, kitchens, and restrooms.
• Perform or coordinate minor carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, glazing, and mechanical repairs within the manager's training and applicable code requirements.
• Monitor the building-use schedule and ensure rooms and common areas are clean, welcoming, appropriately furnished, and ready for meetings, worship, and activities.
• Oversee the operation, efficiency, maintenance, and service of HVAC and lighting-control systems.
• Operate and monitor sprinkler systems; coordinate maintenance and required testing of fire-alarm and related life-safety systems.
• Monitor security cameras and support the physical security of the church building in coordination with office staff.
• Maintain building and grounds equipment in safe, serviceable, and reliable condition. Grounds Maintenance
• Provide or contract for lawn and shrub care and for maintenance of wells and irrigation systems.
• Provide or contract for timely snow and ice removal from sidewalks, parking areas, and driveways.
• Work with the Property Committee to plan, implement, and maintain landscaping and other improvements to the grounds.
• Solicit bids and manage approved work involving driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, landscaping, and other grounds infrastructure. Staff and Volunteer Leadership
• Evaluate custodial and grounds-maintenance coverage and recommend staffing levels to meet identified needs.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate custodial and grounds employees in accordance with BLC policies and approved positions.
• Coordinate and train volunteers who assist with custodial, maintenance, and grounds work.
• Provide instruction on safe work practices and the proper use of power tools, lift equipment, cleaning products, and other equipment. Safety, Compliance, and Emergency Readiness
• Maintain compliance with applicable building, fire, zoning, environmental, and workplace-safety requirements; coordinate required inspections and corrective work.
• Maintain safety records related to facilities, equipment, inspections, service, and regulated materials.
• Ensure appropriate labeling, storage, handling, and disposal of cleaning chemicals and other facility materials.
• Support emergency preparedness and respond to urgent facility needs, including occasional evening or off-schedule emergencies.
• Identify hazards and take prompt action to correct or appropriately escalate unsafe conditions. Planning, Purchasing, and Contractor Management
• Independently plan and prioritize daily work and develop preventive-maintenance and repair-and-replacement schedules for building systems, equipment, appliances, and grounds.
• Assist with annual planning and budgeting for facilities and grounds; monitor spending within approved budgets.
• Purchase and maintain appropriate inventories of cleaning, maintenance, and safety supplies.
• Solicit bids, select and oversee qualified contractors, and approve contractor work and purchases that are within the approved budget and BLC policies.
• Recommend major repairs, replacements, and capital improvements to the Property Committee and Lead Pastor.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Property Committee and participate in staff meetings as requested.

Property Committee Relationship The Campus Facilities and Grounds Manager reports to the Lead Pastor, who serves as head of staff. The manager works closely with the Property Committee, which evaluates significant property and facility matters and makes recommendations to BLC's governing board. Required Qualifications

• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in facilities maintenance, including experience supervising staff.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record consistent with BLC policy.
• Appropriate Minnesota boiler engineer license for BLC's equipment, or the ability to obtain the required license within 60 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
• Working knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance, custodial practices, grounds care, workplace safety, and contractor oversight.
• Ability to understand or research applicable building, fire, safety, and zoning requirements.
• Ability to use HVAC controls, lighting controls, security cameras, fire-alarm interfaces, email, and related workplace technology.
• Ability to organize work, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, contractors, members, and facility users.
• Ability to support BLC's mission and work respectfully in a church environment; membership in a church and adherence to a particular faith are not requirements of the position.
• Ability to pass a background check consistent with BLC policy and applicable law. Physical and Working Conditions This position regularly requires the employee to:
• Stand and walk for extended periods; bend, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, and climb stairs and ladders.
• Safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently and use appropriate assistance or equipment for heavier items.
• Operate power tools, grounds equipment, ladders, and lift equipment and work at heights.
• Work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, rain, snow, and other seasonal conditions.
• Work around dust, noise, cleaning products, and other materials commonly encountered in facility maintenance.
• See, hear, and communicate sufficiently to operate equipment safely and respond to alarms and urgent conditions.

Position Scope This position description summarizes the primary responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive list of every duty. BLC may modify responsibilities or assign other related duties as organizational and facility needs change.

REPORTS TO

Lead Pastor / Head of Staff STATUS Full-time; hourly; non-exempt

TYPICAL SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; flexible as needs arise Occasional evenings or other hours for emergencies and facility needs

SUPERVISES

Approximately 2-3 custodial and grounds employees

COMPENSATION

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications

BENEFITS

Vacation/PTO, holidays, sick leave, health, dental, retirement, and licensing support

Pay:

$47,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan

Experience:

Facilities management & staff supervision: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred) Boiler License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person