Facilities Operations Lead, Building Maintenance

Howard County Public School System; Poland; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 371,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Building Maintenance to lead operations across multiple facilities. The role focuses on supervising trades, coordinating contractors, and ensuring safe, code-compliant systems that support instructional missions.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in facilities maintenance, emergency response, and coordinating budgets while driving continuous improvements within the department.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising maintenance personnel and coordinating multi-trade operations.
• Experience managing building maintenance operations in educational or similar facilities.
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, procurement activities, and projects.
• Experience responding to facility emergencies and managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily building maintenance operations and oversees multiple trades.
• Coordinates emergency maintenance response activities including HVAC and outages.
• Conducts field inspections and quality assurance to ensure standards.
• Collaborates with school administrators and vendors to minimize disruption.
• Assists with budget development, procurement planning, and monitoring expenditures.
• Supports personnel management including recruitment and training.

Skills

Building maintenance operations

Supervisory experience

HVAC knowledge

CMMS proficiency

BAS controls knowledge

Communication skills

Budgeting / procurement understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management or related field

Tools

CMMS

BAS controls

Microsoft Office

Job description

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager, Building Maintenance to lead operations across multiple facilities. The role focuses on supervising trades, coordinating contractors, and ensuring safe, code-compliant systems that support instructional missions.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in facilities maintenance, emergency response, and coordinating budgets while driving continuous improvements within the department.