Facilities & Operations Associate

Phalen Leadership Academies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Phalen Leadership Academies in Indianapolis is seeking a Facilities/Operations Associate to maintain clean, safe spaces and support day-to-day operations across campuses. This role blends custodial work with light maintenance and logistics, requiring reliability and attention to detail.

Ideal candidates will be comfortable wearing multiple hats, work well independently or in a team, and may bring bilingual skills (English/Spanish/Haitian Creole).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of facilities management experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical/maintenance aptitude a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
• Bilingual ability (English/Spanish/Haitian Creole) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning of classrooms, labs, restrooms, offices, and common areas.
• Conduct minor maintenance and repairs or coordinate with vendors.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of cleaning and facility supplies.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards (OSHA, health codes).
• Set up and break down rooms for classes, events, or trainings.
• Assist with receiving, organizing, and distributing shipments.
• Support opening/closing procedures for the facility.
• Help coordinate logistics for events, orientations, or site visits.
• Track and report facility or equipment issues to the front office.

Skills

Bilingual (Eng/Spanish/Creole)

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Independent worker

Team player

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Opportunity

The Facilities/Operations Associate is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and well-organized facilities while also supporting day-to-day operational tasks that keep programs running efficiently. This role combines hands‑on custodial work with light operational and logistical support, making it a great fit for someone who's reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable wearing multiple hats.

Organization Overview

Skilled US provides adult education and workforce development opportunities through GED preparation, English Language Learning (ELL), Adult Education, Advanced Manufacturing training, and YouthBuild & Construction programs. Our Franklin Road campus serves as both a primary instructional site and our corporate headquarters, where all administrative and operational functions are managed.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities & Custodial

• Perform routine cleaning of classrooms, labs, restrooms, offices, and common areas (sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, restocking supplies)
• Conduct minor maintenance and repairs (e.g., replacing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, addressing minor plumbing issues) or coordinate with vendors for larger repairs
• Monitor and maintain inventory of cleaning and facility supplies
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards (OSHA, local health codes)
• Set up and break down rooms for classes, events, or trainings

Operations Support

• Assist with receiving, organizing, and distributing shipments and materials (e.g., training equipment, tools, supplies for CTE programs)
• Support opening/closing procedures for the facility
• Help coordinate logistics for events, orientations, or site visits
• Track and report facility or equipment issues to the front office staff
• Assist with basic administrative tasks as needed (e.g., maintaining logs, checklists, or inventory records)

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Work Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1-3 years of prior experience in facilities management
• Basic mechanical/maintenance aptitude a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/Haitian Creole) strongly preferred

Availability

• This is an in person role located at the corporate headquarters.

Our Core Values

• Students First — work to ensure that all interactions and decisions put our scholars first
• Respect — treat others as you would like to be treated
• Determination — with hard work and superior effort, we can achieve all things
• Continuous Improvement — try to get better and better every day
• Gratitude — demonstrate gratefulness for all that we have done and the opportunity to serve our scholars and communities

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Please read carefully.

Phalen Leadership Academies (PLA) is an equal opportunity employer. PLA does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.