Facilities Manager
The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing the condition of the physical plant, rented housing and seminary vehicles. The position also oversees:
Student Community Duties;
All housing requests and scheduling;
Transportation needs of the seminary;
Logistical preparations for on-campus events; and
Relationships with outside vendors pertaining to Tyndale’s physical plant and seminary vehicles.
Supervision Received: Vice President of Operations and Administration
Supervision Exercised: Staff Supervisors for Community Duties; Students in their Community Duties
Liaise: Dean of Students
Responsibilities
A) Maintenance of Facilities
To oversee repair, cleaning and maintenance of the physical plant (including appliances), gardens and grounds
To coordinate planned and emergency maintenance for Chatlos Hall and the dormitory
To monitor and ensure all building security
To maintain all seminary vehicles
To liaise with all outside vendors, contractors and others who bid to conduct work on the seminary facilities and seminary vehicles
To keep the Vice-President of Operations and Administration updated on progress and needs.
To document maintenance to the seminary buildings
In consultation with the Vice President of Operations and Administration, establish maintenance contracts as needed. Such agreements will not extend beyond two years, but may be renewed.
B) Health and Safety
To ensure a healthy and safe environment according to Dutch requirements
To perform reviews of the fire detection, evacuation system and other fire installations as required by law
To perform quarterly reviews on the water supply system for Legionella-prevention
To plan and execute safety drills and training, normally each fall and spring and at new student orientation
To document maintenance items, drills and training, alarms and hazards
To keep the President and Vice President of Operations and Administration updated on any unusual occurrences and needs
C) Student Community Duties
Develop a strategy for effective community duties at the seminary, including efficient use of student resources in various areas, including the dormitory, kitchen and dining area, Chatlos Hall and the seminary grounds
To annually appoint Community Duty Supervisors over the four main areas of Community Duties
Selects, encourages and promotes leadership among the student department heads
Produce community duty schedules
Edit and update the Community Life section of the Student Handbook as required
D) General
To recommend yearly budgetary figures for maintenance, health and safety and student community duties
To obtain annual budgetary goals set by the Tyndale Board of Directors
To draft semi-annual reports for the Tyndale board of directors.
Other Duties
To conduct student room inspections (with the assistance of the Dean of Menand Dean of Women as required)
Coordinate as needed Schiphol Airport transportation
Assist as needed with new student orientation
Desirable Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Conversational Dutch and English language abilities
Knowledge and experience in serving in and through a local church, academic institution or NGO
Good communication and interpersonal skill
Commitment to quality service and follow-through
Basic computer skills
General mechanical aptitude
Experience with general building, apartment and other maintenance oversight
Qualifications
Administrative experience in church, parachurch, NGO or educational setting
MBO certificate or equivalent
BHV First Aid Course
Weveko fire detection installation course (as needed)
Agreement with Tyndale’s Statement of Faith and a commitment to the local church and a lifestyle of faith
Minimum Training Provided by TTS
General Orientation
Student Handbook Overview
Quality Manual Overview