Facilities Manager - Holy Cross School

Arch No; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in New Orleans is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee daily operations, maintenance, and management of campus facilities. Responsibilities include managing work order systems, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant experience in facilities management, and a 2nd class engineering license. This role is vital for maintaining a safe and functional educational environment, with additional hours expected as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package available

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in facilities management preferred.
• Knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and maintenance of campus facilities.
• Manage work order ticket system.
• Provide on-the-job training to maintenance team.

Skills

Knowledge of ticketing systems

Skilled in use of hand and power tools

Strong time management

Professional attitude

Education

High school diploma required

Bachelor's degree preferred

2nd class engineering license

Job description

Facilities Manager

Position Summary

The Facilities Manager assists the Director of Facilities with overseeing the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and management of the campus facilities. The Facilities Manager ensures the premises are safe, functional, and compliant with regulations. This role is responsible for maintenance repairs, directly oversees the facility maintenance workorder system, and may provide supervision to maintenance staff.

This is a twelve-month, benefit-eligible position with expectations of working additional hours as needed, including evenings and weekends, to support all school needs. The Facilities Manager is expected to be on call for all facility/natural disaster-based situations.

The Facilities Manager reports to the Director of Facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

•High school diploma required; bachelor's degree preferred
•2nd class engineering license required
•3-5 years of experience in facilities management, preferably in a school environment
•Knowledge of building systems including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and security with ability to troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures.
•Experience performing routine maintenance and repairs
•Experience managing work order ticket systems
•Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with reliable transportation to drive to various locations in metropolitan area.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

•Schedule day-to-day maintenance assignments to maintenance staff
•Manage work order ticket system.
•Perform maintenance and repair related functions involving furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and property.
•Inspect and troubleshoot various equipment and systems.
•Provide on-the-job training on repair diagnosis, process, and application to maintenance team.
•Oversee compliance of monthly fire pump test
•Assist with logistics for school events and assist with custodial services for after-hours and weekend events as needed.
•Assist with access control software, including scheduling doors, providing new access, disabling access, etc.
•Maintain and build relationships with third party campus vendors.
•Oversee and manage day-to-day staff schedules and workloads.
•Assess needs for supplies and repair materials necessary for projects and jobs.
•Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•Knowledge of ticketing systems with experience managing, tracking, and responding to work orders
•Skilled in the use of hand and power tools.
•Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
•Ability to check blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
•Strong time management and organizational skills with ability to follow-up timely.
•Professional attitude.
•Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks.
•Ability to lift, push, pull and carry a minimum weight up to 50 lbs.
•Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, up to eight hours per day.
•Ability to reach above head and shoulder levels.
•Ability to work safely at heights while adhering to all safety requirements.

Compensation

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefit package available.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following materials to [e-mail]:

•Cover letter including salary requirement.
•Current resume
•Annotated list of professional references with contact information. References will be contacted only with prior approval.

About Holy Cross School

Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Holy Cross School, traces its history to 1849 and is the only Catholic, PreK - 12th grade, all boys' educational institution in Louisiana. Our development of boys to men centers on our overall educational philosophy in building the whole man: Mind and Heart, Body and Soul. Serving students in grades PreK - 12th grade, the Holy Cross School experience provides character and leadership development, unsurpassed facilities, exceptional arts, unequalled advanced placement opportunities, and a highly competitive athletics program.