Facilities Manager

Facilities ManagerFounded in 1926, Highland Park Presbyterian Church exists to lead all generations to become transformed followers of Jesus, for the flourishing of our city and beyond. We do this through worshiping together, connecting in Christ-centered community, and serving others the way Christ served us. HP Pres offers five unique types of worship services in the reformed Presbyterian tradition: a chapel service, two sanctuary services, a modern service, an international service with African influences, and a worship community for Mandarin-speaking Chinese congregants.The Facilities Department seeks to advance that vision through providing integral support and services to the ministry and mission of Highland Park Presbyterian Church and its family of churches with excellence, joy, and integrity.Desired results/impact of this position:Appropriate plans, policies, procedures and tracking for the management of facilities are in place and followedWell maintained, safe, clean facilitiesPositive feedback from staff and congregation regarding facility experiences and customer serviceKey responsibilities:Maintenance and Operations - Schedule and supervise routine maintenance of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems, and coordinate repairs with vendors to ensure facilities remain fully operationalHealth and Fire Life Safety - Ensure buildings meet all health, safety, and environmental regulations, implement safety protocols, and conduct regular inspections to mitigate risksSpace and Resource Management - Optimize space utilization, plan office moves, and manage allocation of resources for new or existing facilitiesVendor and Contract Management - Negotiate contracts with service providers for cleaning, catering, and maintenance, and monitor service qualityBudgeting and Financial Oversight - Develop and manage facilities budgets, monitor expenditures, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining service qualityTeam Leadership - Supervise multidisciplinary teams including maintenance, cleaning, grounds, using performance management techniques to ensure service levels are metEmergency Response - Respond to urgent issues or emergencies, coordinating solutions to minimize disruption to operationsAssist as Point of Contact – Serve as the secondary point of contact for all matters dealing with church property. This would include interacting with the Day School, church plants and other church owned properties.Record Keeping– Maintain important records of each property (ideally in a cloud-based system with a focus on minimizing paper/hard copies). Such records would include surveys, title policies, deeds, construction drawings, invoices for major work, leases and other rent agreements, equipment and assets, etc.Supervisory responsibilities:Direct supervision of a team of Facilities AssociatesMotivates and empowers team membersAssists and sometime leads regularly scheduled team meetings and keeps team informedHolds team accountable to outcomes, responsibilities and workplace expectations listed on position description, including regular reviewsWorks with HR and immediate supervisor in hiring and offboarding processApproves Time-off, timesheets, overtime, comp-time etc.Assists in staying within budget for area of responsibilityEnsures proper training and safety measures for teamEducation, experience, skill requirements:Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as property management, engineering or facilities managementExperience: 3 years in related role managing a teamHands on experience in maintenance a plusKnowledge and Skills: Successful utilization of various software, management skills, ability to train others, highly organized, problem-solving skills, negotiating skills, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of relevant regulations and lawsWorking conditions and abilities:Frequent lifting under 50 lbs.Ability to visually assess property conditionsFrequent bending, stooping, climbing, crawling, lifting; sitting, standing, walking for extended periodsAbility to maintain composure under pressureWorkplace expectations:Loves Jesus, the people of HP Pres, the city of Dallas and the worldAffirms and supports ECO (our denomination) Essential TenetsActs as an advocate of the culture and vision of HP PresCommits to and exhibits our Team Culture Values:Deeply abiding in JesusWe > MeDefiant joy in the trenches of ministry