About this role
This position helps provide and maintain facilities which give Church members places where they can worship, teach, learn, pray together, make and renew covenants, and receive sacred ordinances. This position assists the Facilities Manager in matters relating to existing facilities and properties. Assists in preventing building deterioration and maximizing building life through judicious application of operations and maintenance processes and standards. This is a people management position.
A portion of the position’s workload will be supporting facilities in Southeast Alaska. This responsibility will require regular travel to remote locations and may include spending several consecutive days in the field to inspect facilities, coordinate work, address facility needs, and support local leaders and service providers. Travel requirements may vary based on operational needs and facility priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities, Construction, or related field.
- Two years managing preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, commercial construction or remodel/modification or equivalent combination of six years education and experience.
- Ability to make administrative decisions and judgments under the supervision of the Facilities Manager.
- Sound understanding of Church organization and operations including some interaction with local and general Church leadership.
- Proficient business and customer service background with knowledge of best practices and standards.
- Proficient interpersonal relation skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with diverse groups.
- Knowledge of organization structure, workflow process and operational procedures.
- Experience leading others in a multi-discipline work environment.
- Ability to communicate professionally with others.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience managing vendor relationships and service contracts.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the Everett FMG area, including Southeast Alaska, with the ability to spend several consecutive days in the field as operational needs require.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while coordinating facilities operations, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and local leadership in remote locations.
- IFMA Certification (or similar certification) within 1 year of hire.