American Samoa: Temple Facilities Technician (Fixed-Term)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Pago Pago (AS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in American Samoa seeks an entry-level Temple Facilities role to help maintain temple operations and provide a safe, uplifting environment for visitors. You will assist with maintenance planning, vendor coordination, and data entry for budgeting, while ensuring compliance with local codes and Church standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and hands-on maintenance across HVAC, water treatment, electrical and mechanical systems, under the

Qualifications

• 4 years of any combination of related experience or progress towards or completion of a relevant university (post-secondary) degree or an industry-recognized certification.
• Basic understanding of physical plant operations and preventive maintenance.
• Basic computer skills.
• Licensed as required by local law.
• Able to stand, walk, kneel, squat, push, pull, twist, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.
• Able to independently lift and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs./23 kg and team lift and position objects weighing up to 100 lbs./45 kg occasionally.
• Good understanding of the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Practical experience in maintenance, trades, engineering or general handyman work is preferred
• Understanding of tools and simple repair work
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Assist with vendor coordination for routine maintenance and supplies.
• Provide data entry and support for budgeting.
• Assist the Temple Facilities Manager with maintenance planning using finance, equipment, work order, and other related software tools as may be provided.
• Identify and report issues related to facility operations, safety, and maintenance.
• Coordinate inquiries and complaints professionally under the Temple Facilities Manager.
• Support in the absence of the Temple Facilities Manager and give work direction to Temple Facilities Assistants.
• Maintain HVAC equipment and controls at maximum efficiency.
• Service water treatment equipment for boilers and water systems and conduct water tests.
• Maintain laundry equipment and baptismal font systems.
• Maintain electrical systems and lighting across the temple.
• Repair electronic systems including projection, sound, and communications.
• Make modifications to temple mechanical or electrical systems as needed.

Skills

Physical plant operations

Preventive maintenance

Basic computer skills

PPE awareness

Manual handling

Team player

Repair skills

Vendor coordination

Budget data entry

Safety compliance

Education

4 years related experience or progress toward relevant degree or certification

Tools

Budgeting software

Work order systems

Job description

Job Description

This entry professional role ensures the temple ordinances are kept pure and made available to worthy Church members. They provide an environment where patrons may have a positive and uplifting experience each time they come to the temple. They work to maintain and operate temples at standards established by the First Presidency. They support temples/supporting buildings that total up to 40,000 square feet.

This entry professional role ensures the temple ordinances are kept pure and made available to worthy Church members. They provide an environment where patrons may have a positive and uplifting experience each time they come to the temple. They work to maintain and operate temples at standards established by the First Presidency. They support temples/supporting buildings that total up to 40,000 square feet.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vendor coordination for routine maintenance and supplies.
• Provide data entry and support for budgeting.
• Assist the Temple Facilities Manager (TFM) with maintenance planning and organization by using finance, equipment, work order, and other related software tools as may be provided. Assist with facility budgets and financial planning.
• Demonstrate Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Identify and issues related to facility operations, safety, and maintenance. Report issues to the Temple Facilities Manager. Executes compliance and safety measures under the direction of the TFM.
• Perform Customer Service: Coordinates inquiries and complaints effectively and professionally, under guidance and direction of the TFM
• Engage in Collaboration and Teamwork: Executes direction in the Temple Facilities Manager's absence in the general organizational supervision of the physical plant. Give work direction to Temple Facilities Assistants.
• Performs necessary maintenance and repairs in the following areas as assigned:
• Ensure that all computerized heating and air conditioning equipment and controls operate at maximum efficiency.
• Service complex water treatment equipment for boilers and culinary water systems, cooling tower and chilled water systems, and conduct water treatment tests to maintain proper pH, hardness levels, and conductivity of the water.
• Maintain and repair laundry equipment to assure optimum and reliable operation.
• Maintain baptismal font filtering and water purification system, water supply, mixing valves, etc. in order to maintain necessary pH control and sanitizing levels of water as specified by local codes.
• Maintain electrical system, including the following: Heavy industrial high-voltage three-phase wiring. Conventional and electronic motor control system.
• Lighting systems of various voltages, lamp types, and control methods.
• Clean, maintain, and repair electronic systems including computerized systems, display panels, printers, digital and analog communication cables, and uninterruptable power supplies.
• Service and adjust all projection, sound, and communication systems.
• Make necessary modifications to any temple mechanical or electrical systems as needed.

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 years of any combination of related experience or progress towards or completion of a relevant university (post-secondary) degree or an industry-recognized certification.
• Basic understanding of physical plant operations and preventive maintenance.
• Basic computer skills.
• Licensed as required by local law.
• Able to stand, walk, kneel, squat, push, pull, twist, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.
• Able to independently lift and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs./23 kg and team lift and position objects weighing up to 100 lbs./45 kg occasionally.
• Good understanding of the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Practical experience in maintenance, trades, engineering or general handyman work is preferred
• Understanding of tools and simple repair work
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions
• Reliable, responsible, and able to work as part of a team

The applicants must have legal right to work in American Samoa.

For queries, please contact the Pacific Area Talent Acquisition Team: [e-mail]

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.