Lead Facilities Tech

Facilities – Lead Technician, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Grand Rapids, MI

Are you looking for a full-time role where your hard work truly makes a difference? Do you enjoy staying active, working with your hands, and being part of a team that brings the Matthew 25 Christian ministry to life? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

Classification:
Full time – 6am-2pm (40/hr/wk), Non-Exempt, Health and Dental included, voluntary life, vision and disability insurance optional. 403b Employer contributions after one year service. Earned time off starting at 3 weeks per year.

About the Position
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The lead technician’s primary responsibility is for ensuring that Westminster’s facilities are properly maintained by performing minor building and grounds cleaning, repairs and updates. The ideal candidate will bring both technical expertise and a servant-oriented heart, understanding that maintaining the church building and grounds serves the greater purpose of enabling ministry and supporting our community of faith.

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What You’ll do:

• Prioritize, schedule and execute building maintenance tasks in cooperation with the Operations Manager
• Set up and take down event spaces, including tables, chairs, staging, and equipment
• Ensure rooms are prepared according to event layouts and schedules
• Assist with pre- and post-event cleaning and general facility upkeep
• Work alongside event and facility staff to ensure smooth, on-time transitions
• Follow safety procedures and properly handle equipment
• Help create a welcoming, professional environment for members and visitors
• Monitor church calendar and communicate any changes needed with facility staff
• Order, store and inventory building supplies
• Manage facility control systems HVAC, Alarms, Door/Gates
• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Meet with vendors to facilitate maintenance needs of building and grounds
• Know and understand emergency and evacuation procedures
• Wash, dry and put away linens as needed
• Clean as needed, serve as back up for vacations and illness
• Manage schedule for daily grounds maintenance and upkeep, mowing, shoveling, weeding gardens, including playground
• Coordinate floor cleaning schedules for WPC and WCDC
• Attend to member needs as requested
• Assist food pantry coordinator with weekly food order as needed
• Attend monthly Facility Committee meetings, (Aug
  - May, Monday 7pm)
• Assist staff weddings and funerals as needed
• Other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For
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• A dependable, hardworking individual who takes pride in their work
• A team-oriented mindset and willingness to help where needed
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, moving furniture, and standing for extended periods
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and Christian holidays, special events, facilities vacation coverage
• A positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Self-starter, able to recognize tasks that need to be completed and ensure they are done in a timely manner
• Work well with others as a team to accomplish church goals
• Possess interpersonal skills to effectively support fellow staff members
• Able to effectively and safely operate equipment to maintain the interior and exterior of the facility
• Attend to details and thoroughness
• Capable of moving heavy or awkward objects, Ability to lift 35-50 pounds
• Capable of using ladders as required
• Ability to push/pull 100+ pounds utilizing a cart, dolly or pallet jack
• Employ safe work practices
• Able to work in a Christian, faith based environment

Previous experience in event set-up, facilities, or hospitality is a plus—but not required. We’re happy to train the right person who brings dedication and a strong work ethic.

• A welcoming, energetic, and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work supporting Matthew 25 culture and community engagement
• Opportunities to develop new skills and grow within the organization
• A workplace where your contributions are noticed and valued

If you’re seeking a full-time role where you can stay active, contribute excellence, and be part of something special, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements:

Education:

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred

Certifications/Licenses…