Job Vacancies at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Job Description

• This position exists to serve priesthood leaders by providing temples, headquarters, and other facilities for their use to help bring souls unto CHRIST.
• Manages a group of Facilities Managers (15 -20) and ensures the successful implementation of all operation and maintenance annual plans of assigned group using the approved operations and maintenance processes and standards. Oversees the master planning of major maintenance projects R&I?additions and new space. Contacts priesthood leader to assess their satisfaction toward meetinghouse operations. Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and helps modify work processes to improve performance. Trains Facilities Managers to achieve target results.
• OR Represents the Meetinghouse Facilities Department to other Church departments, i.e. Temples, Welfare, Missionary, CES, Church History and Family History, as the Account Manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing (overseeing) the development of annual plans using the approved operations and maintenance processes and standards for 50 to 100 stakes including overseeing the planning of all maintenance work, disposition of existing buildings and recreation property.
• Manages 15 to 20 facilities managers to ensure performance quality measures are achieved in priesthood satisfaction, cost per square foot, and service quality and timeliness of work complete, as compared to industry best practices. Analyzes TCO performances of each assigned facilities managers to determine area of success and needed improvement. Trains facilities managers in work processes, performance measures and boundaries. Evaluate performance of regional and department wide selected contractors and vendors. Establishes regional contract for maintenance work , custodial, grounds, services work and vendors.
• Ensures established financial and human resource controls are implemented and followed.OR
• Assess department needs and prepares agreements for work that will be performed by the Facilities Management Department.
• Resolves operational problems between field operation and non facilities department management.
• Participates in the preparation of annual plans and coordinates the assignment of the work within the Facilities Management Division.
• Reports performance and recommends strategies to the department(s) steering committee(s).
• Percentage of each responsibility to be set by management.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in facility management or related field with 10 years experience in facility management or an MBA with 8 years experience in facility or related industry, or 8 years proven performance as a Facilities Manager.
• Proven front-line management skills in multi-discipline work environment. Ability to communicate at a professional level both written and verbally to priesthood leaders, contractors and vendors. Knowledgeable in facility and property management, construction procedures, business practices, safety and fire codes.

Required: IFMA Training

• FMP, Facility Management Professional

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Job Description

• To work closely with the Facilities Manager and priesthood leaders to perform minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, landscaping, and deep cleaning. This position gathers and provides supplies. Must know and perform the FM group work order process. May assist in contractor supervision and reporting skill level and ability.

Responsibilities

• 50-60% Performing minor painting, roof repair, minor plumbing, generator maintenance, tile, plaster and gypsum board repair, lawn, tree, bush sprinkler repair and lawn mower maintenance, and electrical and electronics assistance - Supports member care including supplies, training and equipment care
• 20-30% Performs custodial duties to keep the meetinghouse and grounds clean and orderly as well as work planning, demonstrates purchasing skills, project monitoring, inspection method and standards, reporting work, and workplace safety - Works closely with the Strategic Relationship Specialist for purchasing and business decisions
• 5-10% Repairs locks, hinges, mill work, minor sheet rock, tile work, and wall coverings, small paint jobs, motors, engines and ground care equipment
• 2-3% Responsible for safety during work, including the reporting of hazards, both inside and outside the building, to the Facilities Manager
• 2-3% Attends meetings when assigned by Facilities Manager and attends training sessions to upgrade technical skills
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One year of trade school or two years of apprenticeship training in a Meetinghouse Facility specialty or four or more years or related experience.
• Must e able to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to climb ladders, stairs, and crawl, bend, stoop, squat and reach overhead in order to perform maintenance functions.
• Seasoned ability to operate equipment, tools, etc., both manual and automatic, to make repairs. Must be familiar with and able to safely use industrial cleaning chemicals and products. Be able to safely move up to 50 lbs regularly.
• A valid drivers license is essential for travel between buildings as required.

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Job Description

• 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.  
• Each Church facility that is built and/or maintained should 1) Provide a spiritual setting for members to worship, and  2) Present an image of reverence and dignity in the community.  
• This position assists the Facilities Manager in matters relating to existing facilities and properties.
• Assists in prevent building deterioration and maximize building life through judicious application of  operations and maintenance process and standards. This is a people supervisor role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the operations & maintenance annual plan
• Scopes building renovation projects
• Assist in the regular inspection of facilities to ensure compliance to approved standards
• Assists with the management of resources including staff, contractors, and vendors to execute the annual Plan
• Secure contractors and vendors and ensure that work and services meet established specifications.
• Communicates frequently with customers, employees, vendors and contractors to develop and maintain effective relationships.

Qualifications

Required:

• Must be a member of the Church and worthy of a temple recommend.
• BS degree in facilities management, construction management, business or related field strongly preferred.
• Knowledge in facility, and property management, construction procedures, business practices, safety and fire codes
• Exposure to front-line management skills in a multi-discipline work environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally with priesthood leaders, contractors and vendors.
• Must be proficient in the use of Computers.  Must understand and be able to use MS Office Applications, Department specific software’s, web-based programs, internet services and wireless communications.
• Have a valid driver’s license with not less than 2-year driving experience. The candidate should have practical driving experience and be capable of driving safely on regular routes within the region. A good understanding of local traffic rules is necessary