About this role
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:
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Property Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related professional experience.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in facilities management, property management, building operations, maintenance management, construction management, or a related field, including: Experience managing commercial, institutional, educational, religious, or multi-site facilities.
- Experience overseeing preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Experience managing vendor and contractor relationships, budgets, and service contracts.
- Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience , including responsibility for leading teams, contractors, or multidisciplinary work groups.
- Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification required, or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.
- Demonstrated knowledge of: Facilities and property management principles.
- Building systems (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and structural).
- Construction and renovation practices.
- Occupational health and safety standards.
- Fire and life safety codes and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to: Lead and develop teams in a multi-discipline work environment.
- Manage competing priorities and resolve complex operational issues.
- Communicate effectively with employees, ecclesiastical leaders, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
- Proficiency in: Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Mobile technologies and web-based applications used in facilities management.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to drive regularly.
- Must be willing and able to travel within the assigned geographic area as required to oversee facilities, projects, maintenance activities, and contractor performance.
- Must possess a valid international passport or be eligible to obtain one, to support occasional travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Construction Management, Property Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Additional industry-recognized certifications such as CFM, FMP, SFP, PMP, NEBOSH, IOSH , or equivalent.
- Experience managing facilities across multiple sites or geographic locations.
- Experience within a faith-based, nonprofit, or large institutional environment.