GATHER ❯

Our church is home to people as different as the many people represented in Washington DC. We are multicultural and multiethnic. We are Republican, Democrat, Independent. We are rich and poor and in-between. We believe that something is happening here that goes beyond political ideology, beyond ethnic identity, beyond cultural affinity. We believe that we are part of something bigger that God is doing. Something that has not yet been seen in all of human history: a united community full of worshipping disciples from every tribe, every nation, every tongue. We affirm that the purpose of this and every church is to make those disciples.

Our church is home to people as different as the many people represented in Washington DC. We are multicultural and multiethnic. We are Republican, Democrat, Independent. We are rich and poor and in-between. We believe that something is happening here that goes beyond political ideology, beyond ethnic identity, beyond cultural affinity. We believe that we are part of something bigger that God is doing. Something that has not yet been seen in all of human history: a united community full of worshipping disciples from every tribe, every nation, every tongue. We affirm that the purpose of this and every church is to make those disciples.

Facilities Specialist


Reports To: Facilities Manager
Team: Facilities, Maintenance, Custodial, and Event Support Teams
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: National Community Church (NCC), Washington, D.C.

Position Summary

The Facilities Specialist supports the daily maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of all church facilities. This role provides hands-on technical work in maintenance, basic repairs, room setups, and routine inspections to ensure that every space is safe, clean, functional, and ministry-ready. The Facilities Specialist plays an essential role in creating excellent environments for worship services, events, classes, and community activities across the church’s properties.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Maintenance & Repairs

  • Perform routine maintenance tasks including painting, carpentry, minor electrical work, plumbing fixes, and general repairs.
  • Assist in troubleshooting building issues and completing small-scale repair projects.
  • Replace light bulbs, filters, ceiling tiles, hardware, and other facility components as needed.

2. Facility Readiness & Room Setup

  • Set up and tear down rooms for services, meetings, classes, events, and ministry activities.
  • Assist with stage setups, furniture arrangements, equipment placement, and signage.
  • Ensure that all spaces are clean, organized, and fully prepared according to event requirements.

3. Custodial Support & Cleanliness

  • Assist custodial staff with cleaning tasks during peak seasons or heavy-use events.
  • Monitor facility cleanliness and address immediate needs such as spills, trash, or restroom restocking.
  • Help maintain exterior cleanliness, sidewalks, entrances, and common areas.

4. Safety & Routine Inspections

  • Conduct routine inspections of buildings, grounds, and equipment to identify maintenance needs.
  • Assist with fire safety systems, emergency lighting checks, first aid/AED stations, and safety equipment.
  • Report hazards, facility concerns, and potential safety risks to the Facilities Manager.

5. Equipment & Inventory Management

  • Assist with inventory of tools, supplies, equipment, and replacement parts.
  • Maintain facilities equipment in good working order (e.g., hand tools, lifts, vacuums, carts).
  • Support ordering, storage, and organization of maintenance supplies.

6. Vendor & Contractor Assistance

  • Provide support to vendors and contractors performing work on-site.
  • Help ensure work meets church standards and is completed safely and on time.
  • Assist in communicating facility needs during vendor visits.

7. Event & Weekend Support

  • Provide assistance during weekend services, church events, and special programs.
  • Respond to urgent facility needs during large gatherings.
  • Ensure temperature, lighting, seating, and facility readiness for Sunday services.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 1–3 years of experience in facility maintenance, building services, custodial work, or a related trade.
  • Experience in a church, school, or multi-use facility preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Basic skills in maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
  • Ability to lift, move, and transport furniture, equipment, and materials.
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and a positive, flexible attitude.
  • Good communication and customer-service skills with staff and volunteers.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Comfortable using basic maintenance tools and equipment.

Spiritual & Cultural Expectations

  • A follower of Jesus Christ who supports the church’s mission and beliefs.
  • Models integrity, humility, dependability, and a servant-hearted attitude.
  • Works well with staff, volunteers, and congregation members.
  • Maintains respectful, Christlike conduct in all interactions.

Work Environment

  • Requires physical activity including lifting (up to 50 lbs), climbing ladders, bending, and prolonged standing.
  • Indoor and outdoor work across all seasons.
  • Availability for weekends, evenings, and special events is required.
  • Fast-paced environment during ministry seasons and events.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] We encourage you to share in your cover letter how your faith informs your personal and professional life. We ask you to include your name and the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email. NCC is committed to creating a diverse environment and welcomes your application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please note: We are grateful for the number of applications we receive, and therefore are not able to reply to each interested job seeker. If selected for consideration, you will be contacted by a member of our team to discuss our recruitment process.

Americans with Disabilities Act

The federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, fringe benefits, job training and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. The ADA does not alter NCC’s right to hire the best-qualified applicant, but it does prohibit discrimination against a qualified applicant or employee because of his or her disability, or because of a perceived disability. As a matter of organizational policy, NCC prohibits discrimination of any kind against people with disabilities.   

Disabled Defined

An applicant or employee is considered disabled if he or she (1) actually has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, (2) has a record or history of such an impairment or (3) is regarded or perceived (correctly or incorrectly) as having such impairment.

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability is an individual who satisfies the skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of the position held or desired, and who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of that position.

Reasonable Accommodation

A reasonable accommodation is any change in the work environment (or in the way things are usually done) to help a person with a disability apply for a job, perform the duties of a job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment. 

Qualified applicants or employees who are disabled should request reasonable accommodation from NCC in order to allow them to perform a particular job. If you are disabled and you wish such reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources. On receipt of your request we will meet with you to discuss your disability. We may ask for information from your health care provider(s) regarding the nature of your disability and the nature of your limitations or take other steps necessary to help us determine viable options for reasonable accommodation. We will then work with you to determine whether your disability can be reasonably accommodated, and if it can be accommodated, we will explore alternatives with you and endeavor to implement a mutually agreeable accommodation.  

Reasonable accommodation may take many forms and it will vary from one employee to another. Please note that according to the ADA, NCC does not have to provide the exact accommodation you want, and if more than one accommodation works, we may choose which one to provide. Furthermore, any accommodation that will impose undue hardship on NCC is not considered reasonable.