Facilities Manager | Berlin/Mittweida (Germany)| Permanent (Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week)
Epej Churchemployment · Berlin, Germany · hybrid
As Facilities Manager, you will lead a dedicated team to maintain and enhance Church buildings, supporting vibrant activity across stakes and wards. Your work ensures that every meetinghouse is prepared for sacred ordinances, community gatherings, and ministry—making a real difference in the lives of members and visitors.
- Lead and Coach Teams: Manage and develop maintenance technicians and support staff, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management. Partner with HR for hiring, advancement, and staff development.
- Operations & Maintenance: Own annual and long-term plans for deep cleaning, preventive maintenance, and major repairs. Conduct semi-annual facility evaluations and coordinate with stake and ward representatives.
- Vendor Management: Source, brief, and optimize vendors for each trade. Make recommendations for vendor changes when needed and ensure all work meets Church standards.
- Project Oversight: Run weekly FM group reviews to prioritize work orders, align schedules, and keep projects moving. Validate completion to specification and compliance with health, safety, and fire codes.
- Emergency Response: Maintain emergency coverage and collaborate with regional FM and vendors for swift issue resolution.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted relationships with priesthood leaders and department employees, responding promptly to facility needs and optimizing space usage for Church activities.
- Budget & Reporting: Monitor budgets, oversee reporting, and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Compliance: Ensure all facilities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including health and safety standards.
Required:
- Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience or progress toward/completion of a related university degree or industry certification.
- Leadership: Proven frontline leadership in multidiscipline maintenance or property operations; calm under pressure and solution-oriented.
- Certification: Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification required, or commitment to obtain within 12 months of hire.
- Technical Skills: Strong digital proficiency; experience with MS Office, web-based programs, and wireless communications.
- Communication: Clear, professional communication with employees, priesthood leaders, contractors, and vendors.
- Languages: German (native/fluent) and English (professional).
- Commitment: Dedicated to modeling the principles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.
Location Requirement
This position is based in Northeast Germany in the vicinity of Mittweida / Berlin. The selected candidate is required to reside within this area to ensure effective management of Church facilities and timely response to operational needs.