Facilities Lead

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

Details

Posted: 23-Jun-26

Location: Tacoma, Washington

Type: Full Time

Salary: 31.25 - 36.06

Categories: Facilities or Plant Operations

Required Education: High School

Internal Number: 1075

Facilities Lead

Position: Facilities Lead

Reports to: Director of Operations and Technology

Supervises: N/A

Additional Terms: Full Time, Non-exempt, 12-month position

Position Description

The Operations Team at Charles Wright Academy supports the daily functions, long-term planning, and overall experience of the school’s campus and physical environment. Reporting to the Director of Operations and Technology, the Facilities Lead plays a key role in ensuring that the campus is safe, functional, and well-maintained, while collaborating on capital improvements and maintenance projects. This position combines hands-on technical expertise with strong project management and team leadership skills to support both immediate operational needs and long-term facilities strategy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and oversee the day-to-day operations of campus facilities, ensuring buildings, grounds, and systems are safe, functional, and well cared for.
• Develop and implement planned maintenance programs for building systems, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the Director and Operations team to work on facilities-related projects, renovations, and repairs from planning through completion.
• Apply skills in construction, carpentry, and/or general trades to support maintenance, repairs, and project work as needed.
• Coordinate and support event setups, ensuring spaces are prepared according to school needs in a timely and organized manner.
• Supervise and collaborate with facilities staff, supporting scheduling, task prioritization, and team effectiveness.
• Work with the Director to obtain bids from contractors, manage work, and ensure quality and compliance with project expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to facilities systems, maintenance schedules, and project work.
• Monitor campus infrastructure and recommend improvements to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, policies, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Have demonstrated experience in facilities management, construction, or a related field.
• Possess strong project management skills, with the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute multiple projects effectively.
• Understand building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) and maintenance best practices.
• Have hands-on experience with carpentry, construction, electrical, and/or general building maintenance.
• Be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills when working with internal teams and external vendors.
• Be proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs and address challenges effectively.
• Have experience supervising or coordinating the work of others.
• Be committed to maintaining a safe and well-functioning environment for the school community.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to work in various positions, including standing, walking the campus, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Salary & Benefits

This position has an hourly range between $31.25 and $36.06, depending on qualifications and experience. Benefits available are subject to plan and candidate eligibility.

Insurance: Medical, Vision, Dental; Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long Term Disability; Health Care FSA; and Dependent Care FSA may be available to employees, subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plan.

Retirement Plan: CWA offers an employer and employee contributed 403(b) plan, subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plan.

Paid Sick Leave: Employees receive 96 hours of paid sick/wellness leave per year.

Personal Leave: Employees will receive 13 days of personal leave per year.

Paid Holidays: CWA offers 15 paid holidays per year.

Other Benefits: EAP (Employee Assistance Program), Tuition Assistance for employees seeking advanced degrees, Professional Development opportunities, Child Tuition Remission of 50% for those choosing to enroll eligible students at CWA, 50% discount of Extended Day child care services and Summer Camp programming for eligible enrolled students.

Inclusion Statement

Charles Wright Academy best exemplifies its mission and values when everyone knows they belong in our school community.

We embrace an intentional culture that champions everyone’s full participation as their authentic selves in all of the opportunities that comprise the Charles Wright experience. This includes supporting each community member’s understanding of their own identities and acceptance of the identities of others. By doing so, we empower everyone at Charles Wright to connect, learn, grow, and achieve.

The inclusive culture we strive for requires us to make both institutional and individual commitments. Institutionally, we will align policies, curriculum, and decision-making to this goal, and we commit to ongoing self-examination, learning, and action. We also encourage and support individuals to initiate and engage in candid, courageous conversations as this work is the responsibility of every member of our community. (adopted by the CWA Board of Trustees, March 2020)

About Charles Wright Academy

At Charles Wright Academy, we are an independent school community where students discover their passions through a breadth of opportunities. Our coeducational, preschool - grade 12 community of learners are dedicated to the values of integrity, respect, compassion, perseverance, and excellence. Nestled within the woods of our beautiful 107-acre campus, we offer an environment that is safe, inviting, and suits our mission: To inspire active, joyful learning while nurturing and challenging our students to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence.