Area Facilities Manager – Special Projects

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

. Ensure the temple reflects the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple experience .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $138,282 - $179,587 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in facilities management, overseeing large-scale operations and maintenance for multiple properties. Capable of leading teams, managing projects, and implementing effective maintenance systems while ensuring compliance with established standards.

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Facilities ManagementProject ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsMaintenance Systems

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Hard Skills

Facilities SystemsPreventive MaintenanceElectrical SystemsMechanical SystemsAudio-Visual SystemsComputer SystemsProject OversightPerformance ManagementTraining and CoachingCost Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProfessional DemeanorMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

Four Year Degree in Facilities ManagementMaster's Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Temple ManagementBuilding IndustryOperational CostsEmployee ManagementMaintenance Guides

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure the temple reflects the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple experience
Maintain standards established by the First Presidency
Provide functional leadership to Facility Managers, Custodial, Grounds, and Security employees for 10 to 16 temples and ancillary buildings
Manage facilities covering 500,000 to 1,000,000 square feet
Oversee 750–1,200 replacement and improvement projects per year
Manage approximately 100 to 130 employees
Hire, develop, and manage the performance of the Temple Facilities Services team
Provide 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
Manage operational costs, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs for electrical, mechanical, audio-visual, and computer systems
Manage department labor costs and third-party relationships
Provide input on the design of new temples and renovations and improvements to existing temples
May directly report to and sit on the DTA’s Area Council

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four year degree in facilities management, building industry, or related field
10 years of experience in the facilities management industry
Or equivalent combination of education and experience (total of 14 years education and/or experience)
Broad understanding of facilities systems and processes
Effective verbal and written communication and computer literacy are required
Professional appearance and demeanor
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment
Ability to speak and write in English required
Additional language skills preferred
Master's degree and experience working in a temple preferred