Founded in 1873, Menlo Church has a rich history of serving the spiritual needs of our community and is a vibrant spiritual and social center in Menlo Park. Our journey has led us to expand across the Bay Area, with campuses in San Mateo, Mountain View, San Jose, and Saratoga.

Menlo’s mission is to bring hope to everyone by living out our identity in Christ every day. As we navigate the unique challenges of today’s culture, we are committed to being an endearing gospel presence in a region where many are skeptical. With a talented & dedicated staff, we envision a Bay Area that awakens to the freedom found in Christ, through meaningful and practical support.

Join us as we strive to equip our community to bring the gospel into every aspect of life. Together, we can make a lasting impact in the Bay Area and beyond.

Position Summary

The Facilities Technician will work as a cohesive member of our Central Facilities team, shaping how we steward our church facilities in a sustainable, safe, and cost-effective manner. They will serve as the primary skilled "contractor" performing hands-on construction and repairs.

Essential Functions

• Performs skilled labor low-to mid-level construction repair and maintenance work and advises when work should be outsourced.

• Oversee all preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance projects.

• Ensure the safety of all facilities and safe work practices by staff and volunteers.

• Research, select, and work with vendors for medium size construction projects and professional expertise outside the scope of the Facilities Department in accordance with our procedures in partnership with the Director of Facilities.

• Develops Facilities Project Manager in trade areas, when available.

• Second in line assistance when needed with janitorial and building and grounds duties.

• Gather high-capacity facilities volunteers and equip them for ministry. Lead, encourage, and develop volunteers through 1:1 and group interactions and Menlo's leadership pipeline.

• Additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Facilities

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Demonstrated ability recruiting, training, and developing volunteer teams

• High school diploma or GED College, preferred

• Maintain a valid California driver's license

Knowledge and Skills

• Spiritual gifts of service and hospitality

• Demonstrated skills in teamwork and communications

• Proficiency with common office applications and collaboration tools, including Google

• Workspace, Asana, and cloud platforms

• Professional, courteous demeanor, enthusiastic, and self-motivated

• Ability to lift 50lbs. and be able to stand for a period of 5 hours.

• Team player and team builder with a focus on the vision of the whole church

Menlo Church Spiritual Requirements

• Must have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Committed to serving God and the body of Christ at Menlo Church in attendance, and life groups.
• Must have compatible theology in alignment with ECO essential tenets
• Must be pursuing or active in a community of believers who can speak truth into your life