Facilities Manager - Farmington UT

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the FM group and ensure the reliable operation of meetinghouse facilities. You will oversee safety programs, regulatory compliance, and the timely completion of work orders while coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.

You will manage budgets, track KPIs, and drive continuous improvements, with a focus on staff development and training within the maintenance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-year degree in facilities management or related field.
• 8 years of facilities management experience.
• 4 years in a leadership role leading others.
• FMP certification required or within 1 year of hire.
• Proven ability to manage vendors and meet KPI targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct FM group in completing emergency and routine work orders.
• Own accountability for KPI performance on timeliness, cost, quality, and self-performance.
• Identify and manage vendors, and coordinate their work with operations.
• Oversee budget and relationships with Operations Manager and Vendor Management.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate facility inspections with local and state agencies.
• Lead weekly FM group meetings and training within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Vendor management

CMMS

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in facilities management

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Web-based programs

Job description

Job Description

This position helps provide and maintain facilities which give Church members places where they can work, workshop, teach, lean, pray together, make and renew covenants, and receive sacred ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Applicant must live within 30 minutes of Farmington, UT, or willing to relocate to this area without relocation assistance.

Leads and directs FM Group in completing emergency work orders.

• Assist 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.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in facilities management, property management, related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8 years of experience in the facilities management industry.
• 4 years in a leadership role leading others.
• Total 14 years combined education and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills.
• FMP (Facility Management Professional) certification is required or must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Considerable 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 ability to manage difficult situations to achieve a positive and appropriate resolution.
• Ability to communicate professionally with employees, priesthood leaders, contractors, and vendors.
• Proficient in the use of computers and cellphones.
• Understand and be able to use CMMS systems, MS 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 and 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.

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.