2026-2027 OPERATION MANAGER

Atlanta Public Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Public Schools seeks an Operations Manager for South Atlanta High School to oversee maintenance, repair, and upkeep in line with APS standards, ensuring safe, clean, and well-maintained facilities.

The role coordinates with contractors and custodial staff, plans projects, and ensures adherence to safety and reporting requirements. On-site work, strong leadership, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires strong leadership and communication abilities to supervise custodial staff and coordinate with vendors.
• Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage multiple maintenance tasks.
• Experience leading operations or facilities teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance, repair, and upkeep of the school facilities and grounds.
• Supervises custodial staff and participates in staff evaluations as needed.
• Plans and schedules maintenance and repair projects.
• Coordinates with outside contractors and technicians for various trades (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.).
• Maintains facility cleanliness at APPA 2.0 or better and reports deficiencies.
• Prepares work orders, inventories, and determines equipment needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Initiative & Organization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Location

South Atlanta High School (High-Needs School)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Manager oversees maintenance, repair, and upkeep of South Atlanta High Schooland the associated equipment and grounds to APS standards; ensures safe, clean, and well-maintained facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervises custodial staff as needed and provides input for staff evaluations.
• Assists with the planning and scheduling of maintenance and repair projects.
• Coordinates and participates in skilled trades duties in the operation, maintenance, and repair of buildings, related equipment and systems, including but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, painting, roof repairs, floor repair, door repair and installation, ceiling replacement/repair, and equipment repair.
• Coordinates maintenance efforts with outside contractors and technicians in collaboration with Supervisor, Maintenance.
• Maintains cleanliness level of facility at 2.0 of better (APPA); performs emergency/minor cleaning; report deficiencies to Supervisor.
• Prepares work orders and reports, conducts inventory, determines equipment needs, identifies supplies and equipment needs.
• Performs all duties as defined and associated with the Site Manager position.
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator or their representative.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses strong leadership traits with the ability to lead people and provide direction.
• Takes initiative, detailed oriented, and is highly organized.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED required; associates degree preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• NATE, HVAC Excellence or similar certification
• Universal certification in HVAC, Journeyman's license in plumbing, or Journeyman's licenses in electrical, preferred
• Valid Georgia driver's license;
• Must comply with Transportation Regulation EDCR

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Three years experience in operations management

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods. Requires good near or distant vision. Requires distinguishing colors and/or depth perception to judge distances.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, gripping, feeling, seeing/observing and carrying. Must exert over 100 pounds of force occasionally, over 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or over 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; Regular exposure to weather, including heat, cold, dampness, and/or humidity.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Will require travel to multiple sites. Extended hours may be required depending on each situation. Must understand and have full knowledge of the occupational hazards in using power tools and equipment and of necessary safety precautions. Requires extensive safety training and/or protective devices.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working

conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.