Property Maintenance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Property & Maintenance Manager

St. John’s Armenian Church , Southfield, MI

Reports to: Pastor / Parish Administrator

Supervises: Maintenance Supervisor and contracted vendors

Status: Part-time (25 – 30 hours project dependent)

Key Responsibilities

1. Property Management & Operations

· Manages preventive maintenance program for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, and other building systems including inspections and testing on essential systems.

· Maintain an organized system for work orders, repairs, and maintenance requests.

· Ensure compliance with all safety, fire, and building codes.

· Ensure repair and maintenance activities have been properly completed.

· Oversee daily operation, cleanliness, and readiness of all church buildings and grounds.

2. Leadership & Supervision

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and support to the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Manage relationships with contractors, vendors, and service providers.

• Follow established procedures for hiring and any terminations of staff.

• Assign tasks, set priorities, evaluate and monitor performance.

• Ensure all staff are trained, equipped, and aligned with church standards.

• Work closely with Parish leadership to understand facility needs and implement decisions, resolutions and policies.

• Serve as single point of contact for facility related questions, and projects to Parish leadership.

• Promote and foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

3. Budget & Resource Management

• Obtain bids, negotiate contracts, and ensure cost‐effective purchasing.

• Maintain records of maintenance activities and expenses.

• Develop and manage the annual facilities budget.

4. Safety, Security & Risk Management

• Oversee building security systems, key control, and access protocols.

• Conduct regular safety inspections and address hazards promptly.

• Support emergency preparedness procedures (weather, fire, utility outages, etc.).

5. Project Management

• Manage, plan and oversee facility improvement projects, renovations, and upgrades.

• Coordinate timelines, contractors, and communication with church leadership.

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of experience in facilities management, building maintenance, or a related field with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Strong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical).

• Experience supervising staff or contractors.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to urgent needs.

• Availability for occasional evenings, weekends, and emergency call-ins.

Preferred

• Experience in a church, school, nonprofit, or multi-use facility environment.

• Certifications in HVAC, electrical, or facility management (e.g., CFM, BOMI).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, walk the campus, perform hands-on maintenance tasks as needed.