As Facilities Manager, you will lead a dedicated team to maintain and enhance Church buildings, supporting vibrant activity across stakes and wards. Your work ensures that every meetinghouse is prepared for sacred ordinances, community gatherings, and ministry—making a real difference in the lives of members and visitors.
Responsibilities
- Lead and Coach Teams: Manage and develop maintenance technicians and support staff, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management. Partner with HR for hiring, advancement, and staff development.
- Operations & Maintenance: Own annual and long-term plans for deep cleaning, preventive maintenance, and major repairs. Conduct semi-annual facility evaluations and coordinate with stake and ward representatives.
- Vendor Management: Source, brief, and optimize vendors for each trade. Make recommendations for vendor changes when needed and ensure all work meets Church standards.
- Project Oversight: Run weekly FM group reviews to prioritize work orders, align schedules, and keep projects moving. Validate completion to specification and compliance with health, safety, and fire codes.
- Emergency Response: Maintain emergency coverage and collaborate with regional FM and vendors for swift issue resolution.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with priesthood leaders and department employees, responding promptly to facility needs and optimizing space usage for Church activities.
- Budget & Reporting: Monitor budgets, oversee reporting, and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Compliance: Ensure all facilities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards.
Qualifications
Required:
- Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience or progress toward/completion of a related university degree or industry certification.
- Leadership: Proven frontline leadership in multidiscipline maintenance or property operations; calm under pressure and solution-oriented.
- Certification: Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification required, or commitment to obtain within 12 months of hire.
- Technical Skills: Strong digital proficiency; experience with MS Office, web-based programs, and wireless communications.
- Communication: Clear, professional communication with employees, priesthood leaders, contractors, and vendors.
- Languages: German (native/fluent) and English (professional).
- Commitment: Dedicated to modeling the principles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Location Requirement
This position is based in Northeast Germany in the vicinity of Mittweida / Berlin. The selected candidate is required to reside within this area to ensure effective management of Church facilities and timely response to operational needs.
Facilities Manager | Berlin/Mittweida (Germany)| Permanent (Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week) Arbeitgeber: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Als Arbeitgeber in Wien bieten wir eine einzigartige Gelegenheit, sowohl als Site Project Manager während der Bauphase als auch als Temple Facilities Manager nach der Fertigstellung zu arbeiten. Unsere Unternehmenskultur fördert Teamarbeit und persönliche Entwicklung, während wir gleichzeitig ein Umfeld schaffen, das die Schönheit und den sakralen Charakter des Tempels widerspiegelt. Mit umfassenden Schulungs- und Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten sowie einem starken Fokus auf Mitarbeiterzufriedenheit sind wir bestrebt, ein bedeutungsvolles und erfüllendes Arbeitsumfeld zu bieten.
Kontaktdaten:
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Recruiting-Team
