American Samoa: Facilities Manager at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Overview

The Area Operations and Maintenance Division under the Meetinghouse Facilities Department is seeking to appoint a Facilities Manager. This is a permanent full-time position based in American Samoa, reporting to the Regional Facilities Manager.

Role

The Area Operations and Maintenance Division under the Meetinghouse Facilities Department is seeking to appoint a Facilities Manager. This is a permanent full-time position based in American Samoa, reporting to the Regional Facilities Manager.

As a Facilities Manager, you will manage, support, and monitor the operations and maintenance of Church facilities within a geographic boundary under the direction of the Samoa and American Samoa Regional Facilities Manager. You will be responsible for the planning and functional adequacy of Church meetinghouses and related properties in addition to coordinating their maintenance.

About The Company

Responsibilities

• Meticulously preparing and implementing operations and maintenance plans

• Scoping and pricing building replacements and improvement projects

• Diligently inspecting facilities to ensure compliance with approved standards

• Competently managing resources including staff, contractors, and vendors to execute annual plans

• Skilfully securing contractors and vendors, ensuring that work and services meet established specifications

• Carefully managing allocated budgets within defined parameters

Requirements

• Completed or commenced tertiary qualifications in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Business, or a related field with a minimum 6 years’ experience in facility management, property management, project management or a related industry (equivalent combinations of qualifications and experience may be considered)

• A consistent work history with proven frontline management skills in a multi-discipline work environment, including a minimum of 2 years in leadership/supervision of employees and the ability to manage difficult situations to achieve a positive and appropriate resolution.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (oral and written) with employees, priesthood leaders and other customers, contractors, and vendors

• Currently hold (and continue to hold) a valid driver’s license

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook and Excel, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software applications

• Experience working in a professional environment

• Uses wise judgment and has high integrity

For queries, please contact the Pacific Area Talent Acquisition Team

pacificarearecruitment@ChurchofJesusChrist.org