Job Title: Calabar Temple Facilities Manager } Company: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Location: Lagos, Nigeria (On-site), Calabar
Job Type: Full-time, Regular
Industry: Facilities Management, Construction and Real Estate
Experience: Minimum of 6 years
Salary: Not Specified
Job Summary
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is recruiting a Calabar Temple Facilities Manager to oversee temple facilities, maintenance operations, staff, and capital improvement projects. The successful candidate will ensure that the temple and its associated buildings maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, functionality, and appearance while coordinating maintenance activities and managing operational costs.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the temple reflects the beauty, cleanliness, and sacred nature of the temple experience.
- Maintain standards established by the First Presidency.
- Provide leadership to facilities teams, including Assistant Facilities Managers, custodial staff, grounds personnel, and security staff.
- Oversee maintenance of the temple and associated buildings, including patron housing, visitor centres, residences, and other facilities.
- Manage capital expenditure, renovation, and improvement projects, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, and standards.
- Coordinate project inspections, permits, regulatory requirements, schedules, and the delivery and installation of furniture and materials.
- Supervise employees, support recruitment decisions in partnership with Human Resources, and recommend promotions and other employment changes.
- Manage and develop facilities staff through on-site and remote training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Implement maintenance guidelines and evaluate improved maintenance methods, systems, and equipment.
- Develop and execute annual operational and maintenance plans, including preventive maintenance and repairs of electrical, mechanical, audiovisual, and computer systems.
- Manage departmental labour costs, contractors, third-party service providers, and other operational expenses.
- Participate in project close-out procedures, including documentation, as-built drawings, warranties, and completion reports.
- Ensure projects are completed according to approved schedules, designs, and quality standards.
- Communicate with temple leadership, local authorities, architects, contractors, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
- Prepare regular reports on project progress, quality, issues, and the procurement of materials and equipment.
- Monitor project schedules to ensure timely completion.
- Maintain established facility standards during peak usage and periods when the temple is closed.
Requirements
- A four-year degree in Facilities Management, Building Industry, Project Management, or a related field.
- A minimum of six years’ experience in facilities management, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience totalling ten years.
- A master’s degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
- Broad knowledge of facilities systems, including boiler and chiller operations, electrical motor controls, electrical distribution, audiovisual systems, and plumbing.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications and professional business English.
- Professional appearance and demeanour.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including sitting for extended periods, using computer equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
- A valid driver’s licence and more than one year of driving experience.
- A current passport and other necessary travel documents.
- Experience working in a temple is an added advantage.
Additional Requirement: Applicants must be endowed members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a current temple recommend.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official Church Employment recruitment portal.
Apply for the Calabar Temple Facilities Manager Job
Application Closing Date: 25 October 2026
Note: The vacancy may close at any time without prior notice. Although the position is titled Calabar Temple Facilities Manager, the recruitment listing specifies the work location as 27 A & B Rumens Road, Lagos, Nigeria. Applicants should confirm the duty station through the official recruitment portal.