First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia
JOB POSTING: BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT
Salary Range $50,000 – $53,000 full-time 40 hr/wk
Health & Retirement benefits. Paid vacation.
The vibrant First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia seeks a full-time Building Superintendent. As a regional community center, this historic church welcomes an average of 2,000 people per week to participate in numerous cultural, educational, civic, wellness and spiritual events.
Job Description: The Building Superintendent plays two main roles in the operations of these activities: facilities manager and events manager. As Facilities Manager the incumbent directs and/or executes all maintenance and repairs while assuring upkeep of all church equipment and systems (fire, utilities, sound, etc…); in collaboration with the Business Administrator and Property Committee, the Building Superintendent plans and leads all property improvements; as well as supervises housekeeping staff and volunteers to maintain the facilities. As Events Manager the incumbent oversees the security and hospitality for a wide range of property uses, including concerts, weddings, childcare, meetings, etc. This includes preparing rooms and equipment, providing hospitality to a diversity of renters, and directing the staff to turn the space around expeditiously for another round of robust rental activity.
Competencies: The incumbent should have superior skills at repair and maintenance of historic buildings and an excellent track record of event management. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding task completion, a high degree of cleanliness and organization, and attention to detail. As a public face for a religious organization, the incumbent must possess superior interpersonal skills to successfully manage the extensive interaction with a diversity of individuals and groups. Essential qualities include kindness, patience, flexibility, clear communication, as well as a drama-free approach to problem solving.
Salary & Benefits: Commensurate with training and experience, the salary range is $50,000 – $53,000 per year. Benefits include full medical and dental insurance, retirement and paid vacation.
Apply: Email your resume that includes two references (will be kept confidential) and letter of interest by July 31, 2024 to work@philauu.org attention: Norman Fouhy, Business Administrator. Interviews are projected to take place in early August with a position start date of mid-August.
Diversity and Inclusion are core values of First Unitarian Church. We are an equal opportunity employer and will not allow discrimination based on age, race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background. Black, Indigenous, and other Candidates of Color and LGBTQIA candidates are especially encouraged to apply.