Facilities Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Temple Micah, a vibrant and creative Reform congregation of over 650 families in Washington, DC, is seeking a Facilities Manager to help care for our building. Our compact building–which we lovingly refer to as our Jewish “home”--was built in the mid- 1990s and now is in need of all the attention that comes with its age. It was also built for a smaller community, and we are constantly rethinking and repurposing our spaces to accommodate the community’s growth over the past 30 years.

The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing all of the day-to-day facilities operations and the preventive maintenance programs, as well as ensuring compliance with safety measures. The Manager works with the Executive Director on long term planning and budgeting and oversees all construction, renovation and capital improvement projects.

Due to the nature of this job, it is not eligible for remote or tele-work. The Facilities Manager works a standard Monday through Friday workweek, though they must be available for occasional early morning, evening, or weekend work.

START DATE:

As soon as the position is filled.

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day-to-day facilities operations
  • Oversee all building usage, set ups, cleaning, and other plans, with an eye toward efficiency and optimized operations practices
  • Coordinate building space rentals
  • Supervise, support and mentor a facilities team that includes two full-time staff (building coordinator/custodian and janitor), fostering a collaborative, responsive, and service-oriented culture
  • Secure and supervise additional part-time facilities staff, as needed
• Building maintenance
  • Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs for all building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and lighting
  • Oversee and regularly evaluate other service agreements (e.g., landscaping, snow removal, window cleaning, waste removal) and recommend operational improvements
• Safety and compliance
  • Maintain organized records of inspections, maintenance contracts, licenses, permits, and expiration dates, ensuring timely renewals and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate with the Executive Director on the implementation and compliance of security protocols, including safety and security trainings and drills
  • Help ensure accessibility for members with all abilities
• Project management
  • Coordinate with the facilities staff to identify, plan, and manage repairs and replacement
  • Partner with the Executive Director to develop and manage the facilities budget and support long-term planning
  • Oversee and coordinate construction, renovation and capital improvement projects, coordinating with contractors and timelines to minimize disruption to Temple operations and serving as the on-site project manager for such projects
  • Liaise with the House Committee (members of the congregation who provide input and oversight over facilities projects)

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five years of experience managing operations, personnel, and facilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong working knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance practices.
• Experience managing facilities budgets, preventive maintenance programs, and capital or construction projects.
• Experience supervising staff and managing outside contractors and vendors.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Google suite and Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, members, and outside contractors and vendors.
• Commitment to learning about and advancing Temple Micah’s culture.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Temple Micah seeks diversity, equity, and inclusion in its staff. We invite applicants with diverse backgrounds, identities, and skills, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, religious denominations, gender, sexuality, ability, and neurodiversity.

• 100% employer-paid health, vision, dental, and long-term disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan (15% employer match after one year of employment)
• Generous paid time off and federal holidays
• Values-aligned work environment