Maintenance Lead - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

Position Summary

Good Shepherd Church is seeking a Maintenance Lead to oversee the maintenance, safety, security, and stewardship of church facilities, a thriving preschool, and campus grounds. This is an exciting time to join Good Shepherd as we are nearing completion of major facility enhancements that will support the growth and engagement of our congregation and community.

Job Details

• Location: Onsite in Naperville, IL
• Hours: Full-time Monday-Thursday (8 AM-5 PM) and Sunday mornings from 7:30 AM-12:30 PM. Days off include Friday and Saturdays. Emergency on-call as needed.
• Compensation: $60K-$70K
• Benefits: Paid time off, health and dental insurance, life insurance, employer contribution to retirement account, discount on Good Shepherd Preschool tuition

Responsibilities

• Respond to repair needs and emergency situations by performing maintenance and repair or hiring vendors for areas including plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, heating, security, kitchen equipment, ministry equipment, lawn care, snow removal, cleaning, pest control, parking lot maintenance and lighting.
• Serve as Facility Scheduler by coordinating and communicating building use needs and limitations with staff and lay ministry, providing appropriate access, set-up, use, storage, and clean-up of the facilities.
• Creatively resolves conflicts regarding space and equipment utilization.
• Coordinate building and facility changes such as lighting, electrical, and any other alterations that take place within the building.
• Serve on any future team that plans and implements facility renovation and new construction.
• Oversee regular cleaning and janitorial services throughout the building.
• Ensure building safety and local building code compliance.
• Implement and maintain the staff phone system, including adding users and extensions, wiring, and cabling.
• Coordinate with the Operations Executive Director to obtain and monitor competitive proposal contracts for repairs, ongoing maintenance, and capital improvements.
• Coordinate with the Operations Executive Director to communicate building and grounds policy, schedules of repairs, cleaning, safety codes, and general use.
• Develop and administer a Facilities and Maintenance budget showing commitment to good stewardship.
• Maintain an interior and exterior signage program in collaboration with the Communications Team that is invitational and instructional.
• Maintain building assets inventory including warranties, maintenance contracts, and other relevant information.
• Review existing contracts on an on-going basis.
• Develop and organize property files and documentation.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An Associate’s degree or higher is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Building Maintenance required.
• Building Maintenance experience at another church or nonprofit a plus.
• A commitment to the mission and core values of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
• Ability to build relationships with staff, volunteers, and members of the congregation.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and facilities management and obtaining bid proposals and maintaining contracts.
• Knowledge of training and supervising volunteers.
• Skilled in negotiating and maintaining contracts.
• Ability to use computers and facility-related technology and controls.

To Apply

If one is looking to use one's gifts to help support Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, please apply! Submit both a cover letter and a resume. In the cover letter, include what interests the applicant in the role and Good Shepherd Church and why one's previous work experience aligns with the position. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church is an equal opportunity employer AI may have been used during the recruiting process.