Retreat Center Facilities & Grounds Coordinator

Green Acres Baptist Church; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, TX seeks a Retreat Center Assistant Director to maintain the Retreat Center’s facilities and grounds, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and welcoming spaces for guests and staff. You will oversee repairs, grounds care, and basic maintenance while supporting events and emergency readiness.

The role requires outdoor work, equipment operation, and collaboration with the Recreation Ministry to transform lives through service and care for the property and guests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in facility maintenance or groundskeeping preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on buildings, cabins, meeting spaces, and recreational facilities.
• Complete preventative maintenance to ensure facilities remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Maintain the Retreat Center grounds, including mowing, trimming, pruning, weed control, and seasonal landscaping.
• Maintain walking trails, parking areas, athletic fields, playgrounds, and outdoor spaces.
• Assist with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and other minor repairs.
• Remove debris and identify safety hazards; operate and maintain equipment safely.
• Assist with facility setup and breakdown for retreats, conferences, and events.
• Maintain clean, safe, functional, welcoming facilities and grounds; follow center policies.

Skills

Outdoor maintenance

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, TX seeks a Retreat Center Assistant Director to maintain the Retreat Center’s facilities and grounds, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and welcoming spaces for guests and staff. You will oversee repairs, grounds care, and basic maintenance while supporting events and emergency readiness.

The role requires outdoor work, equipment operation, and collaboration with the Recreation Ministry to transform lives through service and care for the property and guests.