Facilities Technician - FMI MI

Focus on the Family has nearly 700 employees who work to achieve the mission of enriching the lives of families, engaging the culture, advocating for life, and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Focus Marriage Institute in Michigan is a retreat center that provides marriage counseling intensives that transform hurting marriages. Join our team where the work is meaningful, the culture is rewarding, and the purpose is eternal.

The Facilities Technician - FMI position exists to provide stewardship for all aspects of serving couples through landscaping and maintenance. Requires occasional supervision and refers only specific unusual problems to supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• General Maintenance:
• Maintains all buildings and structures on property
• Prioritizes campus-wide preventative maintenance and predictive repairs
• Repairs indoor and outdoor light fixtures and replaces bulbs
• Monitors and maintains water storage tank, wellhouse, and well
• Makes minor carpentry repairs
• Repairs minor plumbing problems as directed
• Maintains water softener and water filtration systems, replacing filters and adding salt on a regular basis
• Hauls and stocks firewood and cleans fire pit
• Maintains parking areas
• Plumbing Leak resolution, fixture replacement, toilet maintenance, and repair
• Maintains fire extinguishers
• Maintains and cleans HVAC systems and replaces filters regularly, many of which are in attics and tight spaces requiring crawling in confined spaces and use of an extension ladder
• Maintains property facilities, sidewalks, parking areas, and trails so they are safe and secure for clients, guests, and employees
• Maintains and organizes all tools and equipment used in maintenance tasks
• Maintains and fuels campus vehicles, including guest shuttle and UTV
• Landscaping:
• Mows lawns
• Weed-eats edges along sidewalks and weeds and maintains flower beds as needed
• Removes trims and maintains trees as needed
• Maintains road and parking lot and maintains the appearance of the grounds
• Maintains sidewalks and keeps free of debris
• Cleans and maintains building exteriors
• Ongoing plant and yard care, irrigation system management, and repair
• Removes snow and ice on road, parking lot, and sidewalks
• Pressure washes sidewalks

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs minor facility and equipment repairs
• Troubleshoots and repairs plumbing, electrical, and heating/cooling issues and liaises with contractors if needed
• Serves as consultant to GM on mechanical grounds and facility as needed
• Stocks, maintains garage and all storage areas
• Works with and provides access to vendors for various trades
• Works with Hospitality team in all areas of hospitality, including cleaning cabins, chapel, and Hospitality Center as needed
• Assists with serving guests, cooking, and kitchen cleaning as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Working Environment

• Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to pass a Post Offer Prehire Physical exam
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to push/pull up to 30lbs
• Must be able to bend and reach above head
• Must be comfortable on ladders and roofs
• Some exposure to gases, odors, fumes, and sharp utensils
• Occasional holiday and weekend work is required

Job Qualifications

• REQUIREMENTS

Character:

• Spiritual

• Exemplifies Ephesians 5:1-2: "Therefore be imitators of God as dear children and walk in love as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us..."

• Pursues the Great Commission given by Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20: "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you and lo, I am with you always even to the end of the age."

• Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ

• Maintains a courteous Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Focus

• Adheres to the Standard of Moral Conduct and Statement of Faith

• Upholds Focus on the Familys ministry in prayer

• Prays personally for Focus on the Familys staff and constituents and may occasionally lead in a public prayer

• Engages in Christian ministry

• Demonstrates behaviors aligned with FOF core values

Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in building maintenance or construction
• Must be able to operate a UTV tractor and mower
• Must have a clean driving record
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with employees in other departments
• Ability to provide each guest with an experience that is characterized by highly attentive service, excellence, and cleanliness
• Ability to work independently without immediate supervision
• Various construction trades, power, and hand tools
• Heavy equipment, i.e., forklifts, tractors, large trucks
• Ability to research, make a diagnosis, and repair system problems and failures

Pay Range

$18.00 to $21.00

Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• CV

Colorado Residents

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove any age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Application Materials Instructions

Please identify the job-specific minimum qualifications you possess in your cover letter and be sure your resume includes any and all relevant experience to be accurately assessed against the qualifications listed in the posting. To apply, please submit the following application materials to this posting:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications.

Focus on the Family Benefits

Focus on the Family puts a high value on our team members and offers a unique benefit package. Employees scheduled for 20 hours or more per week are eligible for:

• Norton LifeLock ID Theft Coverage
• Legal Shield
• ID Shield Coverage
• AFLAC 403B Retirement Plan
• Vacation Time & Vacation Payout
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Service Awards
• Community Service Days
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Employees scheduled for 30 hours or more per week are eligible for all the above and:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Warehouse Membership Reimbursement

Note: This is a summary and should not be construed as future promises to continue to provide benefits as outlined above. For complete and definitive language, refer to the governing plan documents.

Temporary Employees

Temporary employees are not eligible for benefits except for:

• Sick Time
• Bookstore Discount
• Fitness Center

Tentative Search Timeline

Priority will be given to applications submitted by March 13, 2026. However, this posting will remain open until filled.

Potential Employee Start Date

March 30, 2026

Posting Date

February 13, 2026

Un-posting Date

Ongoing until filled

Posting Contact Email

job@fotf.org

Helping Families Thrive in Christ

Focus on the Family is a 501(c)(3) Christian Non-Profit Ministry.