Area Facilities Manager – Special Projects

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Ensure the temple embodies the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred essence of the temple experience.

• Uphold the standards set forth by the First Presidency.

• Provide effective leadership to Facility Managers, Custodial, Grounds, and Security personnel across 10 to 16 temples and associated buildings.

• Oversee facilities spanning 500,000 to 1,000,000 square feet.

• Manage between 750 to 1,200 replacement and improvement projects annually.

• Supervise approximately 100 to 130 staff members.

• Recruit, develop, and assess the performance of the Temple Facilities Services team.

• Deliver on-site and remote training, coaching, and mentoring.

• Develop temple maintenance guides and related materials.

• Investigate, test, and advocate for the adoption of enhanced maintenance methods, systems, and equipment.

• Formulate and implement the annual plan.

• Oversee operational costs, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs for electrical, mechanical, audio-visual, and computer systems.

• Manage departmental labor costs and relationships with third-party vendors.

• Contribute insights on the design of new temples and renovations or enhancements to existing ones.

• May report directly to and participate in the DTA’s Area Council.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in facilities management, building industry, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in facilities management.

• Alternatively, a combination of education and experience totaling 14 years is acceptable.

• Comprehensive understanding of facilities systems and processes.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills along with computer literacy are essential.

• Professional appearance and demeanor are required.

• Employment is restricted to members of the Church who possess a worthy temple recommend.

• Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, is mandatory.

• Additional language skills are advantageous.

• A master's degree and experience in a temple setting are preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and compensation package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Supportive work environment that values team collaboration.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.