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Posted 13 August, 2026

New Zealand: Auckland Temple Facilities Assistant (Casual)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Auckland,Auckland,NZ,2105 Full Time
Reference: 218_549852_377200

Ensures the temple ordinances are kept pure, recorded accurately and made available to worthy Church members by:

  • Providing an environment where patrons may have a positive and uplifting experience each time they come to the temple.
  • Maintaining and operating temples at standards established by the First Presidency.

To perform less complicated aspects of temple maintenance and apply knowledge and skills necessary to assist temple facility manager in most mechanical and building maintenance.

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord's work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings- giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances-our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Completion of 2 years of technical training in a skilled trade or 2 years completion towards a 4-year college degree in engineering, facilities management, construction or related field.

Two years experience and a basic knowledge of physical plant operation and other skilled trades-electrical, electronics, plumbing, welding, carpentry, painting, general construction, blueprint reading, mechanics, HVAC, and floor coverings.

Familiar with OSHA regulations, basic computer skills, and licensed as required by local law. Meets local licensing requirements as required by law.

Makes minor adjustments or repairs to elements of the environmental control system.

Performs maintenance functions on sanitary and storm sewer system.

Maintains all units attached to the domestic hot and cold water systems.

Performs minor maintenance on equipment in the laundry area.

Services all equipment in the kitchen and dining area. Refers major repairs to other Building Engineers.

Maintains equipment in the baptismal office and font area. Test and adjust water purification systems to maintain Ph and hardness levels according to code.

Performs minor maintenance and assists with all phases of the electrical systems, such as lights, power and emergency power. Assists with installation and repair of three phase wiring systems and lighting system.

Operates and provides full operational maintenance where necessary. More complex system repairs are referred to other Building Engineers.

Learns to coordinate ongoing maintenance of equipment within the temple, concurrent with sacred ordinance work being performed to ensure ideal and worshipful conditions.

May be responsible for functions of housekeeping, security or other aspects of physical upkeep of the temple.

Responsible for proper documentation and paperwork practices such as equipment file maintenance, closing out routine computerized preventive maintenance tasks, maintaining as-built drawing notations and generating and tracking orders.

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