Facilities Manager Associate - Everett, WA

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Everett seeks a Facilities Operations Lead to help maintain church properties, supervise staff, and coordinate renovation projects. This role travels regularly throughout the Everett FMG area and Southeast Alaska, overseeing contractors, ensuring safety standards, and driving performance through KPIs.

A Bachelor’s degree in facilities or related field is required, with experience in maintenance management and vendor relations; IFMA certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in facilities, construction, or related field.
• Two years managing preventive maintenance or six years education/experience mix.
• Ability to supervise mixed workforce and coordinate with Facilities Manager.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and service contracts.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the Everett FMG area and Southeast Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing the operations & maintenance annual plan.
• Collaborate with Facilities Manager on renovation project scope and execution.
• Inspect facilities for safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate maintenance work and manage work orders through asset systems.
• Supervise staff and coordinate contractors and vendors.
• Develop and monitor KPIs for facilities operations and staff performance.
• Support emergency preparedness planning.

Skills

People management

Project coordination

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

IFMA Certification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities, Construction, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Position helps provide and maintain facilities which give Church members places where they can worship, teach, learn, pray together, make and renew covenants, and receive sacred ordinances. This position assists the Facilities Manager in matters relating to existing facilities and properties. Assists in preventing building deterioration and maximizing building life through judicious application OF operations and maintenance processes and standards. This is a people management position.

A portion of the position’s workload will be supporting facilities in Southeast Alaska. This responsibility will require regular travel to remote locations and may include spending several consecutive days in the field to inspect facilities, coordinate work, address facility needs, and support local leaders and service providers. Travel requirements may vary based on operational needs and facility priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and implementation of the operations & maintenance annual plan.
• Collaborate with the Facilities Manager to define the scope and execution of building renovation projects.
• Assist in the regular inspection of facilities to ensure compliance with approved standards and safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and coordinate maintenance activities to facilitate timely completion of projects and work orders through asset management control systems.
• Supervises the work of other employees (may include mixed workforce).
• Provides suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing, advancement, promotion, or any other change of status of employees.
• Support the Facilities Manager in securing and overseeing contractors and vendors to ensure work meets established specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate performance of maintenance work and independent contractors.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with customers, employees, vendors, and contractors, and Church department leadership to develop and maintain productive relationships.
• Set daily priorities for work orders and projects to ensure responsiveness to customer needs.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for facilities operations and staff performance.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning for facilities.
• Recommend improvements to enhance facility efficiency, sustainability, and patron experience.
• Provide facilities support throughout the Everett FMG area, including assigned facilities in Southeast Alaska. Responsibilities may include facility inspections, maintenance coordination, project oversight, contractor and vendor management, and support of local facility needs.
• Travel as required throughout the Everett FMG area to effectively support assigned facilities. Travel to Southeast Alaska will be a regular component of the position and may require extended field assignments of several consecutive days to inspect facilities, coordinate work, meet with local leaders and service providers, and address operational and maintenance needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities, Construction, or related field.
• Two years managing preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, commercial construction or remodel/modification or equivalent combination of six years education and experience.
• Ability to make administrative decisions and judgments under the supervision of the Facilities Manager.
• Sound understanding of Church organization and operations including some interaction with local and general Church leadership.
• Proficient business and customer service background with knowledge of best practices and standards.
• Proficient interpersonal relation skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills for interaction with diverse groups.
• Knowledge of organization structure, workflow process and operational procedures.
• Experience leading others in a multi-discipline work environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally with others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and service contracts.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout the Everett FMG area, including Southeast Alaska, with the ability to spend several consecutive days in the field as operational needs require.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while coordinating facilities operations, maintenance, contractors, vendors, and local leadership in remote locations.
• IFMA Certification (or similar certification) within 1 year of hire.

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.