Facility Supervisor

New Life Covenant Church S.E. (NLCSE) is seeking a proactive and hands-on Facilities Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations and maintenance of our buildings within our campus. As the evening Facility Supervisor, you play a key role in supporting the life and ministry of our church during evening hours. You'll oversee the building's safety, cleanliness, and functionality while serving as the main point of contact for staff, guests, and community members using the space.

This position requires strong people skills, calm problem-solving, and the ability to manage a dynamic environment — from prayer groups to busy community events. You'll ensure the church remains a welcoming, secure, and well-run space that reflects our mission in the heart of the city.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, general knowledge of facility systems, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-maintained work environment. The NLCSE Facilities Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring that all building systems, equipment, and operations run smoothly, while also managing a team of custodian staff.

Why This Role Is Important

This role supports the church's mission by maintaining a safe, peaceful environment for ministry to continue after hours. It ensures the facility operates smoothly, protects church resources, and reflects the church's values to all who enter.

• Supervise and train a team of custodial staff.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment that emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork.
• Create work schedules, delegate work assignments, approve payroll, and evaluate work performances.
• Supervise daily facility operations, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and functionality.
• Monitor the safe use of and storage of chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Identifies, evaluates, and documents the need for building and equipment repairs, making repairs or supervising them as appropriate.
• Order supplies, maintain records, and employ vendors when necessary.
• Make or coordinate emergency repairs.
• Make necessary purchases costeffectively. Obtain price comparisons where possible.
• Monitor equipment and systems to ensure preventive maintenance is completed as scheduled.
• Monitor the performance of vendors to ensure work is completed in a timely and accurate manner. Address discrepancies directly. Escalate as required.
• Perform basic security functions such as responding to alarms, providing access to facilities, and securing facilities.
• Participates in the hiring process and assists in making selection recommendations. Demonstrates knowledge of and supports the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of NLCSE.
• Perform other duties assigned.

• Leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of facility management, safety practices, and procedures
• Ability to operate tools (manual and power) safely and effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to sustain effective working relationships
• Must be familiar with the use of hand tools and various power tools and equipment and operate per safety regulations
• Knowledge of general maintenance equipment and repair functions
• Exceptional problemsolving skills, organizational and monotasking
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety protocols
• Proficiency in facility management software and Microsoft Office Suite Excellent communicator and listener

• Associate's degree or equivalent work experience
• Valid Illinois driver's license and ability to maintain insurability.

• 2 to 3 years of supervisory experience in maintenance functions
• 2 years of experience in commercial property maintenance

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk, hear, and some sitting. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate controls, and reach with hands and arms, or operate equipment and machinery.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Evenings at our church are a mix of calm moments and meaningful activity. Some nights are quiet with just a few small groups meeting; other nights are full of energy with events, services, or community programs. Either way, you're the go-to person making sure everything runs smoothly.

You'll get to know some great people — staff, volunteers, church members, and visitors — all here for a purpose. People will look to you for help, direction, or just a friendly face, and your presence helps them feel safe and supported.

It's a role with responsibility, but also a lot of trust and independence. You're not just "watching the building" — you're helping create a space where ministry and community can thrive.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The work is performed primarily in both indoor and outdoor settings. The noise level in the work environment is primarily moderate.

The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and equipment. He/she works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, extreme cold, and vibrations. This position may require occasional evening or weekend work for emergencies or scheduled maintenance.

At New Life Covenant Southeast, we are all about God, all about people, and all about serving. We are committed to living a life rooted in faith, prayer, worship, and biblical teachings. Our core beliefs guide us in our mission to make disciples, change lives, and uphold God's Word. Our mission is to be a life-changing ministry reflecting the glory of God through worship, outreach, discipleship, and servanthood. Our vision is to be a multicultural, family-oriented, and cutting-edge ministry Known for its dynamic worship, excellence in management and operations, Christ-like character of its members, and life-changing compassion for people of all backgrounds.