Maintenance Manager

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee daily on-site facilities operations for a school building. You will ensure a safe, clean, functional environment and coordinate routine maintenance, repairs, and emergencies.

You will manage HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems, work with vendors and contractors, and support events and daily school operations while reporting to the Facilities Director.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities, or site operations.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems.
• Able to perform hands-on maintenance and manage multiple priorities.
• Reliable, safety‑focused, and service‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day building operations, maintenance, and custodial activities
• Perform and coordinate routine maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance
• Monitor HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems; troubleshoot issues as needed
• Respond promptly to facility issues and emergencies
• Coordinate vendors and contractors for repairs and services
• Support room setups, events, and daily school operations
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and facility standards
• Serve as the primary on‑site contact for facilities‑related needs

Skills

Building maintenance

Facilities operations

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Safety compliance

Job description

Maintenance Manager

Position Summary

The Maintenance Manager oversees the daily, hands‑on facilities operations of an assigned school building. This role ensures the building is safe, clean, functional, and ready to support a high-quality learning environment. The Maintenance Manager works on‑site and reports to the Facilities Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day building operations, maintenance, and custodial activities

• Perform and coordinate routine maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance

• Monitor HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety systems; troubleshoot issues as needed

• Respond promptly to facility issues and emergencies

• Coordinate vendors and contractors for repairs and services

• Support room setups, events, and daily school operations

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures and facility standards

• Serve as the primary on‑site contact for facilities‑related needs

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, facilities, or site operations

• Strong working knowledge of building systems

• Ability to perform hands‑on maintenance and manage multiple priorities

• Reliable, safety‑focused, and service‑oriented

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Full‑time, on‑site

• Occasional evenings or weekends as needed