Facilities Inspector

Orleans Parish School Board; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orleans Parish School Board is seeking a Facilities Inspector to ensure OPSB facilities comply with leases and federal, state, and local guidelines. Responsibilities include inspecting leased buildings, identifying required actions, and maintaining facilities per district policy and contracts.

The role requires a background in architecture/engineering with 5+ years in construction or facility operations, plus knowledge of AHERA/ADA/OSHA regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field, or 5+ years in relevant work.
• Experience overseeing K-12 facilities and maintenance is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access (or similar databases).
• Advanced understanding of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines related to public educational facilities (AHERA, ADA, OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough facility inspections of assigned OPSB facilities.
• Monitor facility maintenance requirements as per leases.
• Communicate with charter operators on actions to stay in contract compliance.
• Provide detailed corrective action plans and timelines for non-compliant items.
• Conduct follow-up inspections to verify progress and remediation.
• Oversee small capital projects including modification, alteration, and construction for facilities.
• Develop schedules for execution and completion of construction projects.
• Coordinate with operators and contractors to avoid scheduling conflicts with school activities.
• Provide updates to the Director of Facilities on timelines and potential issues.
• Assist in preparing reports for State and Local boards of education.
• Serve on the first responder team for emergencies or disasters.

Skills

Facility inspections

Contract compliance

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Construction oversight

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline

Minimum 5 years experience in construction/maintenance/facility operations

Job description

NOLA Public Schools Vision

The vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success.

Position Summary

The Facilities Inspector ensures that assigned OPSB facilities are in compliance with lease requirements and federal, state, and local guidelines. This will include performing routine inspections of leased buildings and identifying actions needed to preserve OPSB facilities in accordance with district policies and contractual obligations.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs thorough facility inspections of assigned OPSB facilities
• Monitors facility maintenance requirements as required by facility leases
• Communicates effectively with charter operators on the actions needed to remain in compliance with their contract terms and conditions
• Provides a detailed corrective action plan to charter operators that outlines non-compliant items and a timeline in which these items should be remedied;
• Conducts follow-up inspections on non-compliant items to ensure progress is being made and/or issues have been rectified in a timely manner
• Provides oversight of small capital projects, including modification, alteration, and construction for assigned facilities
• Develops a schedule for the execution and completion of construction and small capital projects
• Identifies potential risks relating to construction and small capital project plans and is proactive in finding solutions
• Coordinates with charter operators and contractors to ensure there are no scheduling conflicts regarding construction and small capital projects with school activities and events
• Communicates with contractors regarding contract specifications and construction activities;
• Serves as a resource and mentor for Charter Operators in the maintenance and operations of school facilities as defined within NOLA PS's Facility Procedures handbook
• Measures contractors’ progress and performance to ensure projects are moving according to plan;
• Provides timely updates to the Director of Facilities regarding construction and small capital project timelines and impending issues that would jeopardize completion on schedule and within budget
• Supports the preparation of reports for the State and Local board of education;
• Serves on the first responder team in the event of emergencies or natural disasters
• Performs other duties as required

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or relevant discipline or a minimum of 5 years of experience related to construction, maintenance, or facility operations;
• Experience overseeing K-12 school facilities and maintenance services strongly preferred
• Must have proficiency using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Access (or other equivalent database experience);
• Advanced understanding of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to ownership of public educational facilities (i.e. AHERA, ADA, OSHA, etc.)

Other Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities Required

• Excellent written and oral communications
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Excellent conflict resolution and consensus building skills

Direct Reports

• This position does not have direct reports

Salary Offers

Our salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency. Each offer is determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.

Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday;
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely;
• Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely;
• Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting

Performance Evaluation

The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS/LEADS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS/LEADS to ensure renewal of certification.

EEOC Statement

NOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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