Facilities Assistant

Illuminate Community Church; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Illuminate Community Church is seeking a Facilities Assistant to help create a clean, safe, welcoming campus for worship services, ministry gatherings, staff work and events. The role involves behind-the-scenes and guest-facing tasks, including space preparation, cleaning, event support and completing facilities tasks with care.

The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a servant-hearted attitude, with up to 29 hours per week and non-exempt status.

Qualifications

• Maintains confidentiality and sound judgement in church operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Works well in a team, collaborating with staff and volunteers.
• Shows initiative, reliability, and organization.
• Can manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Prepare campus for routine events and meetings, setting up rooms, tables, chairs and equipment as requested.
• Clean and care for worship areas, classrooms, restrooms, offices and common areas.
• Monitor high-traffic spaces during shifts to keep campus inviting and orderly.
• Perform basic facilities maintenance tasks and minor repairs as assigned.
• Report maintenance concerns or safety hazards to the Director of Campus Operations.
• Assist with safety, security and opening/closing procedures as required.
• Use church tools safely and responsibly.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, vendors and guests with professionalism.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Operations.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION FACILITIES ASSISTANT

JOB TITLE: Facilities Assistant

REPORTS TO: Director of Campus Operations

HOURS/WEEK: up to 29 hours

FLSA DESIGNATION: Non-exempt

STAFF CATEGORY: Facilities Support Staff

ILLUMINATE’S OVERALL MISSION

We are called to love all people, make disciples, and empower them to be on mission for God.

ILLUMINATE’S OVERALL VISION

Our vision is to be a “city on a hill” where the broken, hurting, and searching are drawn to the light and love of Jesus.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The person called to this position will support the mission of Illuminate Community Church by helping create a clean, safe, welcoming and well-prepared campus environment for worship services, ministry gatherings, staff work and special events. This role serves both behind the scenes and in visible guest-facing moments by preparing spaces, maintaining campus cleanliness, supporting event needs and completing assigned facilities tasks with excellence, humility and care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare campus for routine and special events: prepare rooms and campus spaces for ministry gatherings, worship services, meetings and special events according to approved event plans and setup requests; set up, adjust and reset tables, chairs, equipment, signage and other event-related items as directed.
• Clean and care for campus: clean and maintain assigned areas including worship areas, classrooms, restrooms, offices, common areas and exterior grounds; sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, wash surfaces, clean glass, stock supplies, remove trash and recycle items.
• Monitor high-traffic spaces: help maintain restrooms, lobby areas, classrooms and shared spaces during assigned shifts or events so the campus remains inviting, orderly and free of unnecessary distractions.
• Maintain campus infrastructure: perform basic facilities maintenance tasks as assigned, which may include touch-up painting, minor repairs, basic carpentry support, light plumbing assistance and other routine maintenance work.
• Report facility needs: identify and communicate maintenance concerns, safety hazards, broken equipment, supply needs or setup questions to the Director of Campus Operations in a timely manner.
• Support safety, security and stewardship: follow established safety procedures, campus opening and closing procedures and security expectations; help ensure doors, lights, equipment and rooms are properly secured according to assigned responsibilities.
• Use church tools, equipment and supplies responsibly and according to safety expectations.
• Work cooperatively with staff, ministry leaders, volunteers, vendors, guests and church members; represent Illuminate Community Church with professionalism, kindness and a service-minded attitude.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to move freely throughout the building; ability to regularly lift 50 pounds. This position requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, kneel, push, pull, carry and safely move tables, chairs, equipment, supplies and other facilities-related items as needed. This role may involve the use of cleaning products, ladders, carts, hand tools and other facilities equipment. Must be willing to follow all work safety procedures and use appropriate care when completing assigned tasks.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Maintains strict confidentiality and sound judgement when handling sensitive information related to church operations, staff, and congregants.
• Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Works effectively in a team-oriented environment, collaborating with staff, volunteers, and ministry leaders.
• Displays initiative, reliability, and strong organizational skills.
• Able to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism.
• Functions effectively both behind the scenes and in public-facing situations, depending on ministry needs.

SPIRITUAL & CHARACTER QUALIFICATIONS

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ whose life reflects biblical character and aligns with Illuminate Community Church’s Statement of Faith, Position Statements and Staff Handbook.
• Demonstrates a high level of personal and professional integrity, striving to live above reproach in both personal life and ministry responsibilities.
• Supports and promotes a Christ-centered work environment, contributing positively to staff unity and the mission of the church.
• Serves as a Christlike example to the church body, fellow staff and the broader community through conduct, attitude, and relationships.
• Demonstrates humility, teachability, and a servant-hearted approach to ministry.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Supports and participates in the overall ministry and mission of Illuminate Community Church.
• Attends required staff meetings and church events (including Easter and Christmas) as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the effectiveness of the ministry and staff team.