Campus Facilities Lead: Hands-On Project Leader

Charles Wright Academy; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 89,544,000 - 103,327,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, Dental

403(b) plan

Paid sick leave

Personal leave

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Child tuition remission 50%

Discounted child care

Job summary

Charles Wright Academy seeks a Facilities Lead to oversee daily campus operations, lead maintenance projects, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams. The role requires hands-on skills in carpentry and building maintenance, plus strong planning and leadership to ensure a safe and well-functioning school environment.

Reporting to the Director of Operations and Technology, you will manage maintenance programs, supervise staff, and support capital improvements while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, construction, or related field.
• Strong project management skills to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple projects effectively.
• Understanding of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and maintenance best practices.
• Hands-on experience with carpentry, construction, electrical, and general building maintenance.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal teams and external vendors.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, able to anticipate needs and address challenges.
• Experience supervising or coordinating the work of others.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and well-functioning environment for the school community.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee day-to-day campus facilities operations to keep buildings, grounds, and systems safe and functional.
• Develop and implement planned maintenance programs for building systems, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the Director and Operations team on facilities projects from planning through completion.
• Apply carpentry, construction, electrical and general trades to support maintenance and projects.
• Coordinate and support event setups ensuring spaces meet school needs on schedule.
• Supervise facilities staff including scheduling, prioritization, and teamwork.
• Assist in obtaining bids from contractors and manage work to meet quality standards.
• Maintain accurate documentation for facilities systems, maintenance schedules, and projects.
• Monitor campus infrastructure and recommend safety, efficiency, and sustainability improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and policies.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Building systems knowledge

Carpentry/maintenance

Team supervision

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritization

Safety compliance

Education

High School

Job description

Charles Wright Academy seeks a Facilities Lead to oversee daily campus operations, lead maintenance projects, and coordinate with vendors and internal teams. The role requires hands-on skills in carpentry and building maintenance, plus strong planning and leadership to ensure a safe and well-functioning school environment.

Reporting to the Director of Operations and Technology, you will manage maintenance programs, supervise staff, and support capital improvements while ensuring compliance with