St. Andrew Lutheran Church Living Out Our Faith In Daily Life
JOB TITLE: Safety and Facilities Director
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Operations
St Andrew Lutheran Church is located in Eden Prairie, MN, and with a current membership of 7,000 is one of the largest ELCA congregations in the nation. Some of the many vibrant ministries we offer include robust programs for Children, Youth and Family; camping ministry, and a NAEYC and Parent Aware accredited Early Learning program.
We are currently looking to fill our Safety and Facilities Director position. This key role is responsible for all building and property maintenance needs including preventative maintenance, the smooth operation of all systems including security and HVAC, and to ensure the safety of all who enter the building.
Essential Function: Ensures that inside and outside, St Andrew Lutheran Church is a well-kept, safe, inviting place. Directs and oversees the maintenance and repair of St Andrew buildings, grounds, and equipment in Eden Prairie, and makes recommendations regarding the Spirit in the Pines camp property in Hackensack, MN, consistent with mission, policies and procedures of St Andrew Lutheran Church.
I. Primary Responsibilities
a. Safety/Security
i. Direct and lead all aspects of safety and security procedures at St Andrew
Lutheran Church, including training, implementation, staffing, administration,
budgeting, and communication
ii. Serve as liaison to the Safety Ministry team to ensure St Andrew is up to date
and following best safety practices for staff and the congregation
iii. Schedule regular testing of safety systems and devices including fire alarms,
AEDs, etc.
iv. Serve as point person for communications regarding bad weather/emergency
building closure decisions
b. Building and Grounds Maintenance
i. Supervise maintenance staff and contractors in the ongoing maintenance,
upkeep, and program set-up of the building and property
ii. Serve as point person for cleaning company
iii. Recruit volunteers to help with routine, ongoing, and one-time projects at St
Andrew Lutheran Church
iv. Ensure a friendly, safe, and uplifting volunteer experience for the volunteer
team
v. Work with Bachman’s to coordinate garden maintenance and upkeep around the
building including the prayer garden
vi. Ensure décor of church is changed in a timely manner according to the church
season
vii. Work with Communications to ensure timely update of the website for seasonal
flower purchases by the congregation
viii. Work closely with Early Learning to ensure maintenance needs are prioritized and
completed
c. Administrative
i. Oversee annual maintenance and utilities budgets
ii. Monitor expenditures for compliance with budget
iii. Ensure timely submission of credit card receipts and invoices
iv. Communicate with larger church staff as needed regarding building or maintenance
issues ie – fire alarm testing, doors locked or unlocked outside of usual schedule, etc
II Skills and Qualifications
- 5 years’ experience leading building management and maintenance team
- High-level knowledge of HVAC, boiler mechanics and commercial kitchen equipment
- Ability to perform small repairs around the building
- Ability to shovel snow or perform other emergency clean-up work as needed
- Ability to lift 40 pounds
- Background in construction helpful
- Knowledge of Feenics and Avigilon systems a plus
- Interpersonal skills including friendliness and respect towards colleagues and congregants
Other
- Attend monthly All Staff events and All Staff Retreat
- Meet on a regular basis with the supervisor
- Work a flexible fulltime schedule, including an occasional weekend
- Other duties as assigned
Metrics
- Attend 3 training classes (hours) per year to keep up with best practices and standards
- Budget compliance
- Positive feedback from volunteers, ministry partners and stakeholders
- Well-kept facility, clean and free of clutter etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $68,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Eden Prairie, MN 55344: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Maintenance: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person