Facility Manager

The Facilities Manager oversees the maintenance, safety, and efficiency of church buildings, grounds, and infrastructure. This role ensures a compliant environment that supports the day-to-day needs of the staff, day school, and visitors. Key duties include managing vendors and volunteer teams, supervising the maintenance assistant, and partnering with church leadership to develop and execute the annual maintenance plans and budgets. Pay Rate Part Time (20 hours per week) at$25/Hour ($26,000 per year) Schedule On-site Monday-Friday (core hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.), with flexibility for one weekday off. Requirements Requires on-site availability for special events, emergencies, and ideally a twice-monthly Tuesday staff meeting (1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.). (1) Planning & Contract Management

• Negotiate and manage cost-effective vendor contracts (cleaning, security, equipment, landscaping, etc.).
• Develop and oversee facility policies, budgets, and a Church Property Maintenance and Upgrade plan in coordination with church leadership.
• Maintain a proactive Periodic Maintenance Schedule to prevent system failures.
• Manage space planning, office moves, and facility renovations. (2) Maintenance & Operations
• Direct the upkeep and repair of all grounds, buildings, and systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests, emergencies, and room setup/AV needs.
• Enforce environmental, health, and safety standards across all facilities.
• Recruit, train, and manage a volunteer team for both skilled and unskilled facility projects (painting, carpentry, landscaping, etc.). (3) Inspections and Supervision
• Supervise the church maintenance assistant and monitor external cleaning contracts, ensuring necessary supplies are always stocked.
• Coordinate annual building and fire inspections.
• Conduct preliminary walkthroughs to ensure safety compliance prior to official inspections.

Experience:

2+ years in project or facilities management, including budgeting, planning and building systems/regulations.

Technical Skills:

Ability to perform minor repairs and emergency maintenance; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Faith & Character:

A love for Christ and people, with positive experiences in the Christian church. Demonstrates humility and professionalism.

Leadership and Teamwork:

A collaborative team player who can also work independently and effectively lead volunteers.

Work Style:

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multitasking to meet deadlines.

Flexibility:

Adaptability to last-minute changes, with availability for Sunday mornings and after-hours emergencies as needed.

Accountability:

Reports directly to the Executive Director.

Pay:

$32,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off Application Question(s): This position is at a Christian church and requires alignment with our Christian mission and values. Are you able to support and uphold the beliefs, mission, and Code of Conduct of Aldersgate United Methodist Church?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Facilities management: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Alexandria, VA 22308 (Required)

Work Location:

In person