Mgr,Area Temple Facilities (Full time) - Special Projects Department

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

Ensure the temple reflects the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple experience while maintaining standards established by the First Presidency. Provide functional leadership to department employees—including Facility Managers, Custodial, Grounds, and Security—for 10 to 16 temples and ancillary buildings, typically spread over large geographies. The role is responsible for 500,000 to 1,000,000 square feet, 750 to 1,200 replacement and improvement projects per year, and typically 100 to 130 employees. This is the most senior functional expert for an area. The position is currently located within Oakland, California, though the location may vary.

Requirements

• Four-year degree in facilities management, the building industry, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 14 years of education and/or experience.
• 10 years of experience in the facilities management industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
• Broad understanding of facilities systems and processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to speak and write in English.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Experience working in a temple.
• Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, and manage the performance of the Temple Facilities Services team.
• Enhance team job knowledge, skills, and performance through on-site and remote training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Produce temple maintenance guides and materials; research, test, and sponsor implementation of improved maintenance methods, systems, and equipment.
• Create and execute the annual plan and manage operational costs, maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair of electrical, mechanical, audio-visual, and computer systems.
• Manage department labor costs, including contract and employee labor, and third-party relationships.
• Provide input on the design of new temples and the renovation and improvement of existing temples.
• May directly report to and sit on the DTA’s Area Council.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior