Mgr,Area Temple Facilities (Full time) - Special Projects Department
About The Position
The Manager, Area Temple Facilities provides functional leadership to facilities employees—including Facility Managers, Custodial, Grounds, and Security—for 10 to 16 temples and ancillary buildings, typically across large geographic areas. The role is responsible for facilities totaling approximately 500,000 to 1,000,000 square feet, 750 to 1,200 replacement and improvement projects annually, and typically 100 to 130 employees. This position serves as the area's most senior functional expert and ensures temples reflect the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple experience while maintaining standards established by the First Presidency. The role is currently located within Oakland, California, though the location may vary. It may directly report to and sit on the DTA’s Area Council. Church employees use their talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. Employment is limited to members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend. The Church is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
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, unless qualifying through the stated equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Broad understanding of facilities systems and processes.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
- Membership in the Church and worthiness to hold a temple recommend.
- 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.
- Improve the team's job knowledge, skill levels, and performance through on-site and remote training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Produce temple maintenance guides and materials; research, test, and sponsor the implementation of improved maintenance methods, systems, and equipment.
- Create and execute the annual plan, managing operational costs, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs for 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 renovations and improvements to existing temples.
- Ensure temples reflect the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple experience and meet standards established by the First Presidency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
