Facilities

Brookside-Charter-School; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Brookside Charter School in Kansas City seeks a Facilities professional to oversee daily maintenance and operations across school buildings. The role demands clear communication with management, staff, and vendors, and supports a culture of respect, achievement, and excellence.

The candidate should be able to handle multiple tasks, work independently, and contribute to safety, maintenance, and property condition programs while ensuring compliance and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Requires a college degree; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in budgeting and operations; four years preferred.
• Managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects the facility, systems, rooms, and common areas and reports findings to the Operations Director.
• Coordinates facilities maintenance and repairs.
• Supports the Operations Director in day-to-day operational management and quality standards.
• Assists in fire, life safety, and other safety program coordination.
• Maintains and coordinates maintenance programs for interiors and exteriors.
• Acts as on-site liaison between contract providers and the School.
• Develops and manages procedures and processes; maintains records.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Education

College Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

PropertyTRAK

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Facilities

Status

Full-Time

Contract Days

12-months

Classification

Exempt

Start Date

July 1st

Reports to

Chief Operations Officer

End Date

June 30th

Status Full-Time Contract Days 12-Months

Classification Exempt Start Date July 1st

Reports To: Chief Operations Officer End Date June 30th

ABOUT BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCHOOL

Brookside Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school serving Pre-K through 8th-grade students in Kansas City Public School (KCPS) boundaries. We focus on rigorous academics, leadership skills, and the whole child to prepare students for success beyond our doors. Our caring community of well-trained and supported staff members, engaged families, and supportive community partners empowers students to be leaders of their tomorrow. We are committed to diversity, culturally relevant teaching and learning, family and community engagement, restorative practices, and social and emotional learning.

POSITION SUMMARY & PURPOSE

The Facilities position is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the buildings to which they are assigned. This is a high-profile position that requires the candidate to be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, teaching, and support staff on a daily basis. This role partners with others in support of a school-wide culture of respect, achievement, and excellence. This position is for a critical thinker and innovative problem solver who can work independently and effectively multi-task.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities described herein are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, as necessitated by business demands.

Human Capital

• Commits to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Participates in a standards-based performance evaluation at least annually.
• Acts in accordance with a code of ethics appropriate to the position.

Operations and Facilities

• Inspects the facility, systems, rooms, and common areas, and reports back any findings or issues to the Operations Director
• Coordinates facilities maintenance and repairs
• Supports the Operations Director in the day-to-day operational management of all aspects of the property to assure maintenance of approved quality standards
• Assists the Operations Director in the preparation and coordination of fire, life safety, and other safety programs
• Assists the Operations Director in the preparation and coordination of all maintenance programs relating to interior and exterior conditions and the appearance of the properties
• Serves as first line of on-site leadership for any facility-related items including responding to and addressing all facility requests submitted by staff via the facility task management system (PropertyTRAK)
• Acts as a liaison between contract provider and School
• Creates, implements, and manages procedures and processes
• Maintains records

Facilities

• Manages a wide variety of projects (e.g. electrical, plumbing, asphalt and concrete repair, roofing improvements, general construction, daily building emergency issues, etc.) to ensure district compliance with established guidelines and legal requirements.

Safety and Security

• Assists the Operations Director in the preparation and coordination of fire, life safety, and other safety programs
• Distributes any special supplies to the schools to ensure the safety of students and staff
• Ensures required postings are maintained in each school

Legal and Compliance

• Ensures the lawful use of all Brookside Charter funds.
• Ensures that Brookside Charter complies with and meets all deadlines associated with state, federal, and sponsor reporting and statutory requirements.
• Develops and maintains a productive and positive relationship with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

*All requirements listed below are required unless otherwise designated as “preferred.”

Education and Certifications

• College Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum of two years of broad, varied, and increasingly responsible experience with budgeting and operations; four years preferred
• Managerial experience preferred

Skills and Traits

• Ability to pass an extensive background check
• Highly detail-focused and results-oriented
• Self-starter with ability to handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple constituencies including parents, staff, and students
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds at least 20% of the time
• Team-player attitude and strong customer service orientation
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office or equivalent software.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 30% walking, and 40% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds at least 20% of the time
• This position may require remaining stationary and/or moving for intermittent periods, as well as moderate dexterity in operating standard office equipment (e.g., computer, printer, copier).
• This position requires individuals with a range of visual acuity as well as the ability to communicate with others.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• May require some travel

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We’re committed to providing best-in-class benefits to our teachers and staff. Elements of Brookside Charter School’s benefits package include competitive pay, subsidized health insurance, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, and paid time off.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY

Brookside Charter School is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, and promote for all jobs on the basis of merit, qualifications, skills, and competence. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status. Brookside Charter School will fully comply with all employment-related and other laws. All employment decisions will be made solely on the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirement of the

position being filled.