Manager, Facilities Manager

The Church provides meetinghouses so that all who enter can make and renew covenants through sacred ordinances, meeting together, worshiping together, ministering to one another, and participating in other approved uses. Meetinghouse facilities employees are responsible for providing and maintaining meetinghouses and other Church buildings. A facilities manager helps each stake operate meetinghouses. This role arranges major repairs, deep cleaning, and routine building maintenance. As needed, the facilities manager (FM) leads teams of stake and ward building representatives on how to clean the building and perform other local tasks. They provide instructions, materials, and equipment. The facilities manager works with the stake building representative to manage these services and the overall care of buildings. They may also review building expenses with bishoprics. This is a people manager role.

Required:

- Must hold a current / valid temple recommend and/or be worthy to hold one.
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Civil
Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or related field.
- 5-11 years’ work experience in related industry.
- Former work-related leadership experience.
- Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification is required or must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
- Knowledge in facility and property management, construction procedures, business practices, safety and fire codes.
- Proven front-line management skills in a multi-discipline work environment and ability to manage difficult situations to achieve a positive and appropriate resolution.
- Ability to communicate professionally with employees, priesthood leaders, contractors and vendors.
- Must be proficient in the use of computers and cellphones.
- Must understand and be able to use computer maintenance management systems (CMMS), MS Office applications, department-specific software, web-based programs, internet services, and wireless communications.
- Has a strong understanding of the systems, processes, procedures, and programs of the Meetinghouse Facilities Department and the ability to communicate and teach others.
- Displays organizational knowledge to ensure inclusion of appropriate departments and individuals in decision making.
- Shows a commitment to continued learning.