Temple Facilities Assistant II

About the role

The Temple Facilities Assistant II ensures that temple ordinances are recorded accurately and that the building environment provides a positive, uplifting experience for members. This position supports the operation and maintenance of all mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems in accordance with standards set by the First Presidency.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and operate HVAC equipment and controls for maximum efficiency.
• Service water‑treating equipment for boilers, culinary water, and cooling towers, performing pH, hardness, and conductivity tests.
• Repair and maintain laundry and kitchen equipment, including dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, and bread mixers.
• Maintain baptismal font filtration and water‑purification systems, ensuring proper pH and chlorine levels.
• Maintain electrical systems, including high‑voltage three‑phase wiring, motor control, and lighting (110 V, 277 V, 24 V).
• Service electronic systems such as the computerized Temple Recording System, TV terminals, printers, cabling, and power supplies.
• Adjust and service projection, sound, and communication systems.
• Make modifications to mechanical or electrical systems as needed.
• Participate in yearly facilities budget preparation, time‑card submission, and FMAT project administration.

Required profile

• Completion of at least 2 years of technical training in a skilled trade.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the same trade.
• At least 2 years of physical‑plant operation experience covering electrical, electronics, plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting, general construction, blueprint reading, mechanics, and floor coverings.
• Shop organization and inventory‑management skills.
• Ability to rotate shifts and learn essential systems.
• Basic computer skills and any licenses required by law.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lb.

Required skills

• HVAC operation and control
• Water‑treatment system maintenance
• Laundry equipment repair
• Kitchen equipment maintenance
• Baptismal font water‑purification maintenance
• High‑voltage three‑phase electrical wiring
• Motor control system troubleshooting
• Lighting system maintenance
• Electronic system troubleshooting (recording system, TV, printers, cabling)
• Projection sound and communication system adjustment
• Blueprint reading
• Welding
• Carpentry
• Painting
• Floor‑covering installation
• Shop inventory management
• Basic computer skills