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Southside Church is a leader in the global Nazarene denomination, known for innovation and embracing change for the sake of accomplishing the mission of making Christ-like disciples. Southside Church worships and grows together to serve our community and world. We are a family of families offering a wide variety of Christ-centered ministries equipping and connecting people to the Body of Christ.

Work in an environment where your efforts have eternal impact and where team members are encouraged, empowered, equipped, educated, and understand expectations.

This role is for Straightline Development Solutions (SDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Southside Church.

Location: 6851 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield VA 23832

Position Summary

The Facilities & Campus Operations Coordinator is responsible for maintaining the safety, appearance, functionality, and day-to-day operations of a 55-acre campus consisting of five buildings and surrounding grounds. This position includes both exterior campus maintenance and interior facility responsibilities.

Because this position serves within a church and ministry environment, the Facilities & Campus Operations Coordinator also works closely with church members, staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers. The employee will help coordinate volunteer work projects, provide direction and support to volunteers, and ensure projects are completed safely and effectively.

This is a hands-on position requiring someone who is dependable, organized, able to prioritize multiple needs, and willing to respond to the changing facility needs of a large and active campus.

Essential

• Maintain approximately 55 acres of campus property, including five buildings, parking areas, sidewalks, outdoor spaces, and other campus facilities.
• Regularly inspect the property and identify maintenance, repair, safety, and appearance concerns.
• Perform or coordinate routine grounds maintenance, including landscaping, trimming, debris removal, seasonal cleanup, and general property upkeep.
• Maintain sidewalks, entrances, parking areas, signage, fencing, outdoor lighting, and other exterior property features.
• Assist with weather-related campus needs, including storm preparation and cleanup.
• Maintain outdoor areas in a manner that provides a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for church members, students, employees, families, volunteers, and visitors.

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs throughout all five campus buildings.
• Address basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, hardware, and general facility needs within the employee's level of training and experience.
• Inspect classrooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, meeting spaces, worship areas, and other facilities for maintenance needs.
• Replace light bulbs, filters, fixtures, hardware, and other routine maintenance items as necessary.
• Assist with HVAC monitoring and communicate concerns requiring professional service.
• Help maintain cleanliness, organization, and proper storage within maintenance and facility areas.
• Assist with room setups, furniture movement, equipment placement, and facility preparation for church, school, ministry, and special events.
• Maintain an organized inventory of tools, equipment, maintenance supplies, and commonly used materials.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and vendors when repairs or services require specialized or licensed professionals.

Physical Requirements

This position is physically active and may require the employee to:

• Regularly walk and inspect a 55-acre campus.
• Stand, bend, kneel, climb, reach, push, and pull for extended periods.
• Safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds independently, with assistance or appropriate equipment used for heavier items.
• Safely use ladders, hand tools, power tools, landscaping equipment, and other maintenance equipment.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Travel between buildings and campus areas throughout the workday.
• Perform physical work for extended periods while following appropriate safety practices.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General knowledge of facility, building, or property maintenance.
• Ability to perform basic maintenance and repair work safely.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a larger ministry and organizational team.
• Ability to prioritize urgent repairs while maintaining routine responsibilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and work alongside volunteers.
• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate authorized campus vehicles and equipment.
• Dependability and ability to appropriately handle access to buildings, equipment, keys, and secured areas.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in facilities, property, grounds, construction, maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience maintaining a large campus or multi-building property.
• Experience working in a church, school, nonprofit, or ministry environment.
• Experience coordinating volunteers or maintenance teams.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, landscaping, and preventive maintenance.
• Relevant trade certifications, licenses, or specialized training are a plus.

Core Competencies

The successful employee should demonstrate:

• Dependability: Consistently follows through on responsibilities and responds appropriately to facility needs.
• Initiative: Identifies problems and needed improvements without waiting for every task to be assigned.
• Stewardship: Takes care of the organization's buildings, grounds, equipment, and financial resources responsibly.
• Safety Awareness: Recognizes hazards and places the safety of employees, students, church members, volunteers, and visitors first.
• Organization: Effectively manages routine maintenance, unexpected repairs, projects, and competing priorities.
• Communication: Keeps leadership and appropriate staff informed about facility concerns and project progress.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with church staff, school staff, ministry leaders, vendors, contractors, and volunteers.
• Service: Approaches facilities work with an understanding that maintaining the campus supports the overall mission and ministry of the organization.