Buildings & Grounds

Responsibilities

• Authorize payments for services (electrician, snow removal, plumbing, boiler servicing, etc.).
• Reconcile monthly operations report prepared by the Treasurer against team activities.
• Ensure that buildings and grounds meet all appropriate safety and accessibility requirements
• Maintain the building: 

1. 1. Boiler/heat maintenance, building repair, repair or replacement of furniture
   2. Work with technical congregants to maintain electronic equipment including sound system, internet/wireless, office equipment, etc. 
   3. Maintain kitchen equipment and supplies 
   4. Recycle waste, collect and manage compost generated in the kitchen 

• Maintain the grounds: 

1. 1. Lawn and tree care 
   2. Clear and appropriate signage 
   3. Maintenance of mower 
   4. Snow removal 

• Orient organizations that use the church building/property by providing building access, facility walk-throughs, etc. 
• Share our church space with the community in a safe and supportive way Establish a process for approving meeting space for groups consistent with our mission and members’ community activities, balancing use by outside groups with internal needs. 

Financial Responsibilities 

• Use the Capital Accrual Fund to further the long-term plan noted below. 
• Use the Lewis Fund to make improvements to the Lewis Reading Room 
• Use the Oliver Fund for construction needs throughout the church. 

Suggested ideas

• Develop long-term buildings & grounds plans that meet the needs of members and the  community 
• Request creation of Capital Campaigns for major expenses and initiatives
• Identify opportunities to reflect our faith and mission in the buildings and grounds