American Samoa: Temple Facilities Technician (Fixed-Term)

This entry professional role ensures the temple ordinances are kept pure and made available to worthy Church members. They provide an environment where patrons may have a positive and uplifting experience each time they come to the temple. They work to maintain and operate temples at standards established by the First Presidency. They support temples/supporting buildings that total up to 40,000 square feet.

• Assist with vendor coordination for routine maintenance and supplies.
• Provide data entry and support for budgeting.
• Assist the Temple Facilities Manager (TFM) with maintenance planning and organization by using finance, equipment, work order, and other related software tools as may be provided. Assist with facility budgets and financial planning.
• Demonstrate Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Identify and issues related to facility operations, safety, and maintenance. Report issues to the Temple Facilities Manager. Executes compliance and safety measures under the direction of the TFM.
• Perform Customer Service: Coordinates inquiries and complaints effectively and professionally, under guidance and direction of the TFM
• Engage in Collaboration and Teamwork: Executes direction in the Temple Facilities Manager's absence in the general organizational supervision of the physical plant. Give work direction to Temple Facilities Assistants.
• Performs necessary maintenance and repairs in the following areas as assigned:
• Ensure that all computerized heating and air conditioning equipment and controls operate at maximum efficiency.
• Service complex water treatment equipment for boilers and culinary water systems, cooling tower and chilled water systems, and conduct water treatment tests to maintain proper pH, hardness levels, and conductivity of the water.
• Maintain and repair laundry equipment to assure optimum and reliable operation.
• Maintain baptismal font filtering and water purification system, water supply, mixing valves, etc. in order to maintain necessary pH control and sanitizing levels of water as specified by local codes.
• Maintain electrical system, including the following: Heavy industrial high-voltage three-phase wiring. Conventional and electronic motor control system.
• Lighting systems of various voltages, lamp types, and control methods.
• Clean, maintain, and repair electronic systems including computerized systems, display panels, printers, digital and analog communication cables, and uninterruptable power supplies.
• Service and adjust all projection, sound, and communication systems.
• Make necessary modifications to any temple mechanical or electrical systems as needed.

Required:
 

• 4 years of any combination of related experience or progress towards or completion of a relevant university (post-secondary) degree or an industry-recognized certification.
• Basic understanding of physical plant operations and preventive maintenance.
• Basic computer skills.
• Licensed as required by local law.
• Able to stand, walk, kneel, squat, push, pull, twist, bend, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time.
• Able to independently lift and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs./23 kg and team lift and position objects weighing up to 100 lbs./45 kg occasionally.
• Good understanding of the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Practical experience in maintenance, trades, engineering or general handyman work is preferred

• Understanding of tools and simple repair work

• Willingness to learn and follow instructions

• Reliable, responsible, and able to work as part of a team

The applicants must have legal right to work in American Samoa.

For queries, please contact the Pacific Area Talent Acquisition Team: [email protected]