Facilities Manager | Berlin and Mittweida (Germany)| Permanent (Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week)

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.