Facilities Manager & Custodial Team Lead

IDEA Public Schools; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental Health Counseling

Dental and Vision Plans

Disability and Life Insurance

Generous vacation time

Referral bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools in El Paso, Texas is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the custodial team, ensure a clean, safe, and sustainable learning environment, and drive operational excellence. You will hire, develop, and retain custodial staff while partnering with campus leaders on CapEx and safety initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication to maintain high standards across facilities and services.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years facilities/maintenance/construction experience required.
• 2+ years direct team leadership experience required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure campus safe and operational before First Day of School (FDOS).
• Achieve an A rating in the Facilities Comprehensive Audit from BOY to last day of school.
• Complete the Facilities QuickStart checklist for school readiness.
• Ensure 100% of Safe Schools and Roadmap training is completed before deadline.
• Maintain proper chemical storage and campus safety standards.
• Drive 5% annual utility savings and 10% budget surplus where possible.
• Collaborate with campus leaders for CapEx projects and plan needs.

Skills

Custodial leadership

Team management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

IDEA Public Schools in El Paso, Texas is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the custodial team, ensure a clean, safe, and sustainable learning environment, and drive operational excellence. You will hire, develop, and retain custodial staff while partnering with campus leaders on CapEx and safety initiatives.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, proactive problem-solving, and effective communication to maintain high standards across facilities and services.