Facilities Craftsman - First Baptist Atlanta

Facilities Craftsman - First Baptist Atlanta Position Summary The Facilities Craftsman advances the mission of First Baptist Atlanta (FBA) by creating safe, functional, and welcoming ministry environments through skilled woodworking, finish carpentry, construction, and repair. This position supports worship, discipleship, outreach, and daily ministry operations while demonstrating excellence, faithful stewardship, and servant leadership. MINISTERIAL FUNCTION The Facilities Craftsman serves in a ministerial role by supporting FBA's mission through the faithful stewardship of its facilities. Ministerial Functions Of This Role Include Model Christ-like character through integrity, servant leadership, and Christ-centered hospitalitySupport FBA's mission by constructing, maintaining, and improving ministry environments for worship, discipleship, outreach, and ministry eventsSteward FBA's facilities and resources with excellence, professionalism, accountability, and alignment with FBA's mission, vision, values, and Statement of Faith Qualifications Growing and mature personal relationship with Jesus ChristAlignment with the beliefs, mission, vision, values, and Statement of Faith of FBACurrent member of FBA or enrolled in First Class with the intention of becoming a member within the first three months of employmentHigh School Diploma or GED required; technical training in carpentry, woodworking, construction, or a related trade preferredCommitment to FBA's culture, including the Red Carpet Standard (H.E.A.R.T.) and the 3M StrategyOSHA, forklift, aerial lift, or other skilled trade certifications preferredFive or more years of professional experience in woodworking, finish carpentry, cabinetry, or commercial constructionExperience in a church, educational, commercial campus, or hospitality environment preferredStrong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skillsProficiency in woodworking, finish carpentry, blueprint interpretation, construction methods, project planning, and the safe operation of tools and equipment Essential Functions Campus Stewardship Maintain and improve FBA's facilities through skilled woodworking, finish carpentry, construction, and repairEnsure ministry spaces are safe, functional, attractive, and ministry-readySteward FBA's property, equipment, tools, materials, and resources responsibly Construction & Fabrication Design, build, install, and repair cabinetry, furniture, shelving, displays, fixtures, and architectural featuresPerform rough and finish carpentry, including framing, trim, millwork, flooring, doors, windows, and specialty woodworkComplete renovation, remodeling, office modification, and campus improvement projectsRead and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specifications Maintenance & Ministry Support Maintain and repair building finishes, cabinetry, doors, hardware, walls, ceilings, flooring, and related componentsInstall doors, hardware, cabinetry, shelving, accessibility equipment, and specialty fixturesRespond to work orders and partner with ministry departments to support worship services, ministry events, special projects, and emergency facility needs Safety & Operational Excellence Safely operate woodworking machinery, power tools, ladders, lifts, and related equipmentMaintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop, including inventories of tools and materialsComply with applicable safety procedures, building codes, and FBA policies Physical Requirements Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasksLift and carry up to 75 pounds and safely operate woodworking equipment, power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and aerial liftsWork indoors and outdoors in varying conditions and respond to after-hours emergency maintenance as needed Additional Duties Support the overall ministry and mission of FBAPerforms other related duties as required