Summary

Provide leadership, coordination, and hands-on oversight of our church facilities. This role helps ensure our buildings and property are safe, welcoming, well-maintained, and ready to support worship, ministry programs, staff activities, and community use.

 This position works closely with church staff, volunteers, and external contractors to steward the physical resources of the church in a way that supports our mission and ministry.

Role Focus

The Building Operations Team Lead serves in three key capacities:

Steward

Caring for the church’s buildings and property as resources entrusted by God, ensuring they are maintained with excellence and responsibility.

Coordinator

Working collaboratively with staff, ministry leaders, and volunteers to schedule and prepare spaces, support events, and respond to facility needs.

Manager

Providing planning, oversight, and administrative leadership for building operations, including maintenance planning, vendor coordination, and safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

         Facility Oversight & Maintenance – approx. 2 hours/week

1. Oversee the general condition, cleanliness, and readiness of all church facilities.

2. Coordinate routine maintenance, minor repairs, and seasonal tasks.

3. Identify facility needs and recommend repairs or improvements.

4. Maintain maintenance and inspection records.

        Building Use & Scheduling – approx. 2 hours/week

1. Coordinate facility use for worship services, ministries, meetings, weddings, funerals, and community groups

2. Work with staff and ministry leaders to ensure rooms are properly set up and restored.

3. Manage and maintain the facility calendar.

4. Ensure building access procedures are followed.

         Health, Safety & Security – approx. 1 hour/week

1. Support a safe environment by following safety standards and best practices.

2. Coordinate basic fire safety and emergency procedures.

3. Monitor safe and appropriate use of equipment and spaces.

4. Communicate safety concerns to church leadership or designated teams.

         Vendor & Volunteer Coordination – approx. 2 hours/week

1. Communicate with external contractors (cleaning, repairs, inspections, snow removal, etc.).

2. Support and coordinate volunteers involved in building care and setup.

3. Assist with recruiting and equipping volunteers for facility-related tasks.

         Administrative Support – approx. 1 hour/week

1. Assist with facilities-related budget planning and expense tracking.

2. Provide updates or reports to staff and council as requested.

3. Maintain documentation related to building use, contracts, and policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, building operations, or property care

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Practical, hands-on approach with attention to detail

• Comfortable working with staff, volunteers, and external contractors

• Basic technical skills (email, digital calendars, documents)

• Flexibility to support occasional evening or weekend events

Character and Faith Expectations

Renfrew Baptist Church staff are expected to live in alignment with the church’s mission and values. While perfection is not expected, growth is. Ideal candidates will:

• Demonstrate a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ

• Value humility, learning, and personal development

• Be committed to church unity and life in Christian community

• Practice honesty, integrity, and healthy relationships 

All staff must be in agreement with the Renfrew Baptist Church Mission, Vision, and Values, as well as the North American Baptist Conference Confession of Faith.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining their interest and experience to the search committee: searchcommitee@renfrewbaptist.ca