Facilities Craftsman

First Baptist Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

First Baptist Atlanta in Atlanta, GA seeks a Facilities Craftsman to advance the ministry by building and maintaining safe, welcoming spaces through skilled woodworking, finish carpentry, and construction.

You will support worship and daily operations, work 40 hours Mon-Fri 8-4:30, with occasional evenings and weekends for emergencies, and report to the Director of Facilities. The role requires five+ years of woodworking experience, strong teamwork, and a heart for serving the church.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical training in carpentry, woodworking, construction, or related trade preferred.
• Five or more years of professional experience in woodworking, finish carpentry, cabinetry, or commercial construction.
• OSHA, forklift, aerial lift, or other skilled trade certifications preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills.
• Current member of FBA or enrolled in First Class with the intention of becoming a member within the first three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve facilities through skilled woodworking, finish carpentry, construction, and repair.
• Ensure ministry spaces are safe, functional, attractive, and ministry-ready.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Safely operate woodworking machinery, power tools, ladders, lifts, and related equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop, including inventories of tools and materials.

Skills

Woodworking experience

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Blueprint reading

Project planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical carpentry/training

Tools

Woodworking tools

Safety certifications (OSHA, forklift, aerial lift)

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

MINISTRY POSITION

Title: Facilities Craftsman

Department: Facilities

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director of Facilities

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and after-hours work may be required to support ministry activities, campus operations, and emergency facility needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Facilities Craftsman advances the mission of First Baptist Atlanta (FBA) by creating safe, functional, and welcoming ministry environments through skilled woodworking, finish carpentry, construction, and repair. This position supports worship, discipleship, outreach, and daily ministry operations while demonstrating excellence, faithful stewardship, and servant leadership.

MINISTERIAL FUNCTION

The Facilities Craftsman serves in a ministerial role by supporting FBA's mission through the faithful stewardship of its facilities.

Ministerial functions of this role include:

1. Model Christ-like character through integrity, servant leadership, and Christ-centered hospitality
2. Support FBA's mission by constructing, maintaining, and improving ministry environments for worship, discipleship, outreach, and ministry events
3. Steward FBA's facilities and resources with excellence, professionalism, accountability, and alignment with FBA's mission, vision, values, and Statement of Faith

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Growing and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ
2. Alignment with the beliefs, mission, vision, values, and Statement of Faith of FBA
3. Current member of FBA or enrolled in First Class with the intention of becoming a member within the first three months of employment
4. High School Diploma or GED required; technical training in carpentry, woodworking, construction, or a related trade preferred
5. Commitment to FBA's culture, including the Red Carpet Standard (H.E.A.R.T.) and the 3M Strategy
6. OSHA, forklift, aerial lift, or other skilled trade certifications preferred
7. Five or more years of professional experience in woodworking, finish carpentry, cabinetry, or commercial construction
8. Experience in a church, educational, commercial campus, or hospitality environment preferred
9. Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills
10. Proficiency in woodworking, finish carpentry, blueprint interpretation, construction methods, project planning, and the safe operation of tools and equipment

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Campus Stewardship

1. Maintain and improve FBA's facilities through skilled woodworking, finish carpentry, construction, and repair
2. Ensure ministry spaces are safe, functional, attractive, and ministry-ready
3. Steward FBA's property, equipment, tools, materials, and resources responsibly

Construction & Fabrication

1. Design, build, install, and repair cabinetry, furniture, shelving, displays, fixtures, and architectural features
2. Perform rough and finish carpentry, including framing, trim, millwork, flooring, doors, windows, and specialty woodwork
3. Complete renovation, remodeling, office modification, and campus improvement projects
4. Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and project specifications

Maintenance & Ministry Support

1. Maintain and repair building finishes, cabinetry, doors, hardware, walls, ceilings, flooring, and related components

   Safety & Operational Excellence

   1. Safely operate woodworking machinery, power tools, ladders, lifts, and related equipment
   2. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workshop, including inventories of tools and materials
   3. Comply with applicable safety procedures, building codes, and FBA policies

   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

   1. Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and perform repetitive physical tasks
   2. Lift and carry up to 75 pounds and safely operate woodworking equipment, power tools, ladders, scaffolding, and aerial lifts
   3. Work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions and respond to after-hours emergency maintenance as needed

   ADDITIONAL DUTIES

   1. Support the overall ministry and mission of FBA
   2. Performs other related duties as required
   3. Tithes income to the church