Facilities Assistant

Victory Life Church

Victory Life Church

We exist to see people transformed by Jesus!

Facilities Assistant

REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager
CLASSIFICATION: Full-time

HOURS PER WEEK: 40

WORK LOCATION: Durant, OK - Onsite

ROLE SUMMARY

Supports campus operations by directly assisting the Facilities Manager in maintaining and preparing

spaces for services, events, and handling repairs and logistics.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Facilities Manager in performing routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, and troubleshooting to ensure church facilities remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Assist with the setup, teardown, and room preparation for church services, events, and special activities.
• Perform preventative maintenance on facilities and equipment.
• Operate and maintain facility equipment, tools, and systems in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and facility-related issues as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION ATTRIBUTES

This section outlines key strengths needed to succeed in this role. No position requires someone to be strong in every area. In general, higher-level leadership roles require more strengths, while entry-level roles may only require strength in one or two areas.
Levels are defined as follows:

• Not Required: This strength is not needed for success in the role.
• Low: This strength may be needed occasionally.
• Medium: This strength is needed on a regular basis.
• High: This is an essential strength and a major part of the role.

PASTORAL LEADERSHIP “I lead through Shepherding”
Provide spiritual and emotional support through presence, counseling, visitation, and encouragement.

[NOT REQUIRED]

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP “I lead through discipleship.”
Foster growth in Christ through teaching and mentoring. Lead groups and ministries in developing a biblical foundation and a life of faith.

[NOT REQUIRED]

ADMINISTRATIVE “I contribute through organization.”
Ensure smooth operations through planning, scheduling, and coordination. Advanced the mission by managing resources, logistics, and processes efficiently.

[LOW]

TEAM LEADERSHIP “I lead through influence”
Lead teams by fostering open communication, leveraging strengths, building trust in influencing decisions, and coaching to achieve goals.

[MEDIUM]

INNOVATION “I contribute through creative solutions.”
Bring ideas to life through design, media, or problem-solving, and create solutions that engage, inspire, or enhance ministry outcomes.

[MEDIUM]

TASK-BASED “I deliver through execution.”
Prioritize and accomplish tasks with accuracy, reliability, and focus

[HIGH]

GUARDIAN “I protect by following and enforcing the rules.”
Safeguard integrity. Enforce policies, procedures, and regulations, guarding against errors and maintaining alignment with established practices.

[HIGH]

QUALIFICATIONS

• [Required] Active follower of Jesus, committed to the culture and values of VLC.
• [Preferred] Previous experience in facility maintenance, HVAC, electrical, or related trades.
• [Preferred] Experience with power tools and heavy equipment.
• Aptitude for manual labor.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues proactively.
• Able to stay focused and complete tasks with limited supervision.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

COMPENSATION STATEMENT

Compensation for this position is generally structured around $14 per hour. Depending on a candidate’s experience and qualifications, the final offer may be above or below this amount, subject to pre-established budgetary constraints.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, occasional flex outside normal working hours for special events, etc.

COMPLIANCE NOTICE
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires the ability to perform physically demanding work, including frequently lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance. The role involves prolonged standing and walking, as well as frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and the use of tools or equipment. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, with regular exposure to varying weather conditions, noise, dust, and mechanical hazards. The employee must be able to safely operate equipment and maintain awareness of surroundings in a physically active environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER
This job description is not exhaustive and may change; accepting the role confirms your understanding of its requirements and essential functions. Employment is at-will—either you or VLC may terminate it at any time, with or without cause or notice, provided it is consistent with applicable law. VLC follows EEO laws and bases decisions on qualifications and performance. As a Christian ministry, it reserves certain religious employment decisions under Title VII’s religious-organization and ministerial exceptions. VLC provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship or conflict with our mission.