Facilities Director, Maintenance & Safety Lead

Rock City Church; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock City Church in Columbus, OH seeks a Maintenance Director to steward facilities across campuses, overseeing preventative maintenance, asset care, and safety standards to support weekend services and events. Lead vendor relationships, manage budgets, and develop playbooks for consistent campus operations, while guiding campus teams with hands-on maintenance and proactive planning.

The role requires 5+ years in facilities or building operations with leadership experience and a commitment to

Qualifications

• A growing believer in Rock City Church values.
• 5+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, or related field, including leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general construction.
• Experience managing vendors, service contracts, and budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.
• Preferred: EPA 608 and OSHA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all buildings, equipment, and systems.
• Ensure routine inspections, servicing, and maintenance to maximize asset lifespan.
• Monitor and maintain health of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural components.
• Implement and manage a work order and maintenance tracking system.
• Own and manage vendor relationships and service contracts.
• Coordinate and schedule vendor work to minimize disruption to services and events.
• Evaluate vendor performance and recommend improvements.
• Help manage the annual maintenance budget.
• Plan for long-term equipment and system replacement needs.
• Establish maintenance playbooks, standards, and procedures.
• Provide leadership to campus facility teams.
• Ensure campuses are service-ready for weekend services and events.
• Utilize skilled trades knowledge to complete repairs and smaller projects internally.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Support capital projects with system expertise and operational insight.
• Ensure facilities meet safety standards and compliance.
• Oversee life-safety systems inspections and maintenance.
• Coordinate with fire marshals, inspectors, and insurers.
• Maintain documentation related to inspections, maintenance, and compliance.
• Promote a culture of safety and proactive care across all facilities.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Building operations

Leadership

Vendor management

Budget management

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

EPA 608 certification

OSHA 10/30

Tools

OSHA standards

Job description

Rock City Church in Columbus, OH seeks a Maintenance Director to steward facilities across campuses, overseeing preventative maintenance, asset care, and safety standards to support weekend services and events. Lead vendor relationships, manage budgets, and develop playbooks for consistent campus operations, while guiding campus teams with hands-on maintenance and proactive planning.

The role requires 5+ years in facilities or building operations with leadership experience and a commitment to