OVERVIEW
The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and stewardship of all UPPERROOM Dallas facilities, ensuring that buildings, grounds, and equipment are safe, functional, and well-maintained to support daily activities.This role requires the ability to effectively prioritize tasks based on urgency and operational needs while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail. The Facilities Manager must possess excellent communication skills to coordinate with vendors, contractors, staff, and the surrounding community, as well as respond to facility-related requests. This individual should have demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in building maintenance, repair, and the systems that impact day-to-day facility operations, ensuring that all environments remain clean, operational, and welcoming.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and stewardship of all UPPERROOM Dallas facilities, ensuring that buildings, grounds, and equipment are safe, functional, and well-maintained to support daily activities.This role requires the ability to effectively prioritize tasks based on urgency and operational needs while maintaining strong organization and attention to detail. The Facilities Manager must possess excellent communication skills to coordinate with vendors, contractors, staff, and the surrounding community, as well as respond to facility-related requests. This individual should have demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in building maintenance, repair, and the systems that impact day-to-day facility operations, ensuring that all environments remain clean, operational, and welcoming.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide overall leadership and strategic oversight for comprehensive building and grounds management for UPPERROOM Dallas.
- Direct and coordinate all maintenance, repair, and preventative care programs, including building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, electrical, custodial, landscaping, waste management, and security operations.
- Serve as the primary escalation point and decision-maker for facility-related emergencies, ensuring appropriate response plans and coverage for evenings and weekends as needed.
- Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures that improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize effective use of labor and resources.
- Ensure all facilities and grounds consistently support ministry needs by maintaining clean, safe, and fully operational environments for services, events, and daily activities.
- Oversee compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA standards, and collaborate with government agencies to maintain current building code compliance.
- Evaluate facility operations, maintenance practices, and custodial procedures to identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices.
- Direct inventory management processes to ensure appropriate levels of custodial, maintenance, and operational supplies.
- Develop and manage the facilities budget, including forecasting, cost analysis, and oversight of expenditures related to maintenance, repairs, and capital improvements.
- Lead, train, and equip facilities and operations staff in safety procedures, operational standards, and performance expectations.
- Oversee and continuously improve facility security protocols to protect staff, visitors, and property.
- Supervise timekeeping and payroll for the facilities team to ensure accurate reporting and accountability.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
This position requires a minimum of 5-7 years experience in facilities management or a related occupation. An equivalent combination of education and experience is sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job as listed above. Some amount of team leadership experience is also a plus. Maintenance and technician certifications are desirable
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must demonstrate an ongoing relationship with Jesus Christ
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of the practices, methods, and equipment utilized in facility maintenance, construction, and repair activities; including skills and abilities related to plumbing, janitorial, electrical systems, painting, carpentry, construction and heating and air conditioning systems
- Lift and move equipment and materials as needed (including tables, supplies, and similar items). Bend, twist, kneel, and stand for extended periods when responding to facility needs.Perform occasional hands-on tasks such as moving materials (e.g., mulch bags) or using basic tools.
- Knowledge of security practices and protocol related to facility management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of the approaches and techniques involved in budgeting, labor relations, contract management, project management, record keeping, etc.
- Capable of coordinating multiple tasks and adjusting to the changing priorities, meeting deadlines, and scheduling of a growing church
- Demonstrate a strong work ethic and take initiative
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, balance competing priorities and tight deadlines, work under pressure and remain flexible
- Ability to recruit and train others so the church is fully equipped to respond to any need pertaining to grounds and facilities
- Must be able to use discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times
- Understanding of and alignment with the core values, mission and vision of UPPERROOM
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