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Frontline Applicant Tracking - West Ridge Academy Charter
PositionTitle:FacilitiesManager
We are seeking a proactive, highly skilled, and adaptable Facilities Managerto oversee our physical campus, maintenance operations, and daily building logistics. We offer a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 forthisfull-time,year-roundrole,givingyoutheopportunitytotaketrueownershipofourcampuswhileworking in a supportive, family-friendly school environment. Ina small schoolsetting, this isa dynamic, "roll-up-your-sleeves"role.
The idealcandidate is a natural problem solverwhotakesprideinmaintainingasafe,clean,andfunctionallearningenvironment.Youwillwear many hats daily, combining gritty hands-on repairs and manual labor with high-level vendor management, compliance tracking, and time-sensitive daily logistics.
CoreResponsibilities
- DailyCampusOperations&MealtimeLogistics
- MorningActivation:Openthebuildingeachmorningandmanagethedailyraisingandloweringofthe campus flags.
- MealSetups&Teardowns:Managethedailytransitionofthecafeteria/multi-purposespaceforbreakfast and lunch. Set up and fold down lunch tables, stage trash/recycling stations, and sweep/mop floor areas as needed between lunch waves.
- Emergency&BiohazardResponse:Serveastheprimaryemergencyresponderduringtheschooldayfor spills, broken glass, and bodily fluids (vomit, feces, urine, blood) using proper OSHA-compliant PPE and sanitization standards.
- Restroom&CommonAreaUpkeep:Performmid-daywalk-throughstoensurerestroomsremain stocked, clean, and fully operational throughout peak school hour
- Hands-OnBuildingMaintenance&DIYRepair
- General Repairs:Serve as the primary on-site handyman. Perform day-to-day repairs including fixing brokendoorhardware,assembling/repairingfurniture,patchingdrywall,hangingwhiteboards/shelving, and fixing locker mechanisms.
- Plumbing&Electrical:Performlightplumbing(uncloggingdrains/toilets,fixingminorleaks,replacing faucet washers) and basic electrical work (changing bulbs/ballasts, resetting breakers, replacing outlet covers).
- SystemOversight:Monitorthedailyoperationofbuildingheating/cooling(HVAC),ventilation,and mechanical equipment; perform basic troubleshooting before escalating to specialized contractors.
- Grounds&ExteriorMaintenance
- LawnCare&Landscaping:Operatetheschool'sridinglawnmowertomaintainathleticfieldsand campus lawns. Manage weed control, trimming, and general curb appeal.
- IrrigationManagement:Performminorsprinklersystemrepairs,includingreplacingbrokensprinkler heads, adjusting spray zones, and fixing surface drip lines.
- SeasonalTransitions:Executefullseasonallandscapingsetups,includingturningonandprogramming the irrigation system for the spring, and fully draining and winterizing the system in the fall to prevent freeze damage.
- MorningPerimeterWalk:Conductacomprehensiveexteriorandinteriorwalk-throughfirstthingevery morning to check for safety hazards, weather damage, vandalism, or security breaches before staff and students arrive.
- SafetyCompliance:Ensureallfireextinguishers,emergencyexitsigns,mainwatershut-offs,gasvalves, and electrical panels are accessible and compliant with local building codes.
- LifeSafetySystems:Coordinateandparticipateinfire,tornado,andlockdowndrills.Maintainworking knowledge of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP).
- SummerDeepCleaning:Leadthechargeonthesummermaintenanceschedule,coordinatingand executingthedeepcleaningofclassrooms,movingfurniture,strippingandwaxinghardfloors,and extracting carpets while the building is empty.
- Painting&FacilityRefresh:Performextensivetouch-uppaintinginhigh-traffichallways,fullyrepaint classrooms as scheduled, and repair drywall damage from the previous school year.
- AugustReadiness:Executecomprehensivepreventativemaintenance,structuralrepairs,andfacilityresets to ensure the entire campus is pristine, fully functional, and welcoming for the students' return in August.
- Transportation&FleetCoordination
- DriverCertificationPipeline:OverseethetrainingpipelineandCDL(CommercialDriver'sLicense) certification process for staff members stepping up to become school bus drivers.
- Compliance:Tracklicensingrenewals,coordinaterequiredmedical/backgroundclearances,andensureall driver training meets state and federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations.
- FleetReadiness:Ensureschoolvehiclesreceiveregularmaintenance,safetyinspections,andregistration renewals.
- ContractorOversight:Supervisethird-partyvendorsforspecializedtrades(HVACtechnicians, electricians, plumbers, roofers, pest control, and heavy snow removal).
- NightCrewAuditing:Monitorthequalityoftheoutsourcednightcleaningcrewandcommunicate regularly with their account manager to resolve issues.
- Event&CampusLogistics
- EventSetup:Coordinatephysicallogisticsforassemblies,schoolperformances,PTAmeetings,board meetings, and evening events (setting up chairs, tables, staging, and basic sound/AV equipment).
Qualifications&Skills
- Experience:3+yearsofexperienceinfacilitymaintenance,generalcontracting,propertymanagement,or commercial custodial operations (school or institution experience highly preferred).
- TechnicalAptitude:Provenproficiencywithhandtools,powertools,lightplumbing,basicelectrical maintenance, carpentry, and lawn equipment.
- PhysicalStamina:Abilitytoliftupto50lbs,climbladders,operatemachinery,stand/walkforextended periods, and work in varying weather conditions (including summer heat and winter snow).
- Certifications:KnowledgeofOSHAsafetystandardsandBloodbornePathogenresponse(orwillingness to be certified upon hire).
- SoftSkills:Strongorganizationalskills,clearcommunication,acustomer-servicemindset,andapositive demeanor around children and educational staff.
- Clearance:Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check.