The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Facilities Manager

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bakersfield • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $105,000 - $122,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Implement strategic objectives provided by leadership and ensure team alignment with organizational goals.
  • Manage all maintenance work for one or more FM groups, including preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
  • Conduct semi-annual evaluations of facilities to assess quality and develop comprehensive annual and long-term plans.
  • Perform property inspection audits and ensure all work is completed to specifications and in compliance with standards.
  • Leads and directs FM group in completing emergency work orders.
  • Own accountability for KPI performance metrics of timeliness, cost, quality, and self-performance.
  • Identify and recommend potential vendors, manage vendor relationships, and coordinate their work as needed.
  • Oversee the budget and ensure efficient organization and completion of tasks in partnership with Operations Manager, Facility Services Coordinator, and Vendor Management.
  • Make informed recommendations for vendor changes in cases where recurring contract services fail to meet desired outcomes or improvements can be realized.
  • Maintain 24x7x365 emergency on-call availability, coordinating with the Emergency Call Center to manage emergency work orders.
  • Ensure all facilities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards.
  • Adhere to and promote safety programs and emergency response plans.
  • Coordinate facility inspections with local and state agencies.
  • Build strong relationships with local leaders and department employees, promptly respond to requests, and collaborate to understand facility needs.
  • Partner with third-party administrators in managing service provider work order completion and performance.
  • Leads weekly FM group meetings, encompassing work order review, prioritization, project scheduling, and related discussions.
  • Organize and collaborate on training within the maintenance team.
  • Support regional and headquarters training initiatives and participate in continuous improvement teams.

Requirements

  • BS degree in facilities management, construction management, business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 6 years of experience in the facility management industry, with at least 2 years in facility management, property management, or operations management.
  • 2 years in a leadership role leading others.
  • Total 10 years combined education and relevant experience.
  • FMP (Facility Management Professional) certification is required or must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
  • Knowledge in facility and property management, construction procedures, business practices, safety, and fire codes.
  • Proven front-line management skills in a multi-discipline work environment and the ability to manage difficult situations to achieve a positive and appropriate resolution.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with employees, priesthood leaders, contractors, vendors, and service providers.
  • Proficient in the use of computers and cellphones, including CMMS systems, Microsoft Office applications, department-specific software, web-based programs, internet services, and wireless communications.
  • Strong understanding of the systems, processes, procedures, and programs of the Meetinghouse Facilities Department, with the ability to communicate and teach others.
  • Displays organizational knowledge to ensure inclusion of appropriate departments and individuals in decision-making.
  • Shows a commitment to continued learning.
Benefits
  • Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
facility managementproperty managementoperations managementpreventative maintenancecorrective maintenancebudget managementKPI performance metricsvendor managementemergency response planningsafety compliance
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsrelationship buildingtraining and developmentdecision-makingteam alignmentcontinuous improvement
Certifications
FMP (Facility Management Professional)