Operations Team Lead

Krieger Schechter Day School; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Discounted synagogue membership

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Chizuk Amuno Congregation & Schools & Camps in Baltimore, MD seeks an Operations Team Lead to manage facilities staff, oversee event setup and breakdown, and ensure safety and cleanliness across spaces. You will handle inventory, coordinate with vendors, enforce health and safety standards, and help grow an operations manual while guiding a team to deliver high-quality events.

This role requires flexibility for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with a strong emphasis on teamwork

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years related facilities experience required.
• Computer proficiency required (basic software, email, etc.).
• Preferred: 3–5 years hands-on facilities management experience.
• Experience with event software Mazevo is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and upkeep of facilities and restrooms; manage trash and recycling.
• Set up and breakdown of facilities for events per floor plans.
• Ensure safety protocols and regulations are followed.
• Protect facility assets and report hazards immediately.
• Maintain inventories for janitorial and restroom supplies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Customer Service

Flexibility

Experience with building systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Mazevo

Job description

Chizuk Amuno Congregation & Schools & Camps is an egalitarian, inclusive synagogue center for engaging Jewish life and learning. We focus on meeting the religious, educational, cultural, and social needs of our congregants and the greater community.

Job Summary:

The Operations Team Lead is responsible for physically preparing indoor and outdoor event spaces, assembling furniture and equipment, managing waste and sanitation, and safely breaking down and restoring spaces post event.

The Operations Team Lead is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.

The role requires good physical stamina, highly developed time management skills, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage the work of the Facilities Staff.
• Sufficient coverage
• Most efficient use of available resources
• Clear and open communication
• Performance Management:
• Train new team members.
• Conduct regular team meetings and provide ongoing training.
• Promote cross-training to ensure that responsibilities within the team can be covered by other team members if necessary.
• Responsible for providing written performance evaluations of Facilities Staff on an annual basis.
• Contribute meaningfully to an Operations Manual that can serve as a reference for new team members.
• Conduct daily inspections of assigned spaces to identify and address maintenance or safety issues.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and Upkeep :
• Cleaning and dusting floors, walls, windows, and other surfaces, as well as managing trash and recycling removal.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and buff floors.
• Removing leftover materials from the event space.
• Event Support :
• Executing the set-up and break-down of facilities for events, ensuring spaces are returned to their normal state.
• Read floor plans, diagrams, or heed verbal instructions to arrange tables, chairs, AV equipment, etc. accurately.
• During the event, address immediate physical needs or spills and assists guests or staff with on-site rearrangements as requested.
• Rapidly transition shared spaces.
• Safety Compliance :
• Following safety protocols and ensuring facilities meet health and safety regulations.
• Safeguard facility property and report any maintenance or safety hazards immediately.
• Ensure no building doors are propped open.
• Resource Protection :
• Ensure no windows are left open when the facility is closed for the day.
• Ensure that no lights are left on unnecessarily when the facility is closed for the day.
• Inventory Management:
• Maintaining inventories for supplies, such as janitorial or restroom supplies, and managing stockrooms.
• Communication :
• Communicate proactively with supervisor, highlighting issues that require prioritization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Attention to Detail : Precision in following room layouts, safety rules, and high standards of cleanliness.
• Time Management : Effectively managing and prioritizing tasks to ensure all responsibilities are met within allotted timeframe.
• Problem-Solving Skills : Identifying and resolving maintenance issues as they arise.
• Ability to Work Independently : Performing duties efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Customer Service : Providing assistance to employees, congregants, and guests. Communicating effectively in oral and written form.
• Flexibility : Willingness to work non-traditional hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays as event schedules demand.
• Experience working with building systems and the ability to continue learning new systems as they develop.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years’ related experience required.Computer proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
• 3-5 years of hands‑on facilities management experience.
• Experience with event software ( e.g. , Mazevo).

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility : Frequent walking, standing, and sitting are required.
• Fine Motor Skills : Manual dexterity is needed for grasping, fingering, and manipulating tools and equipment.
• Lifting & Moving : Employees must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and sometimes more.
• Climbing : The ability to climb ladders and other structures is often necessary.
• Reaching & Stretching : Bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching above shoulder height are frequently required.
• Balance : Maintaining good balance while working in various positions is crucial.
• Dexterity : Hand-eye coordination and the ability to perform precise movements are necessary for operating machinery and tools.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information:

• Salary: $55K to $60K annually, commensurate with experience.
• Location: In-person role based in Baltimore, MD.
• Occasional weekend/evening hours required, especially during holidays and major programs.

Chizuk Amuno offers a comprehensive benefits package including subsidized health insurance, retirement plan including company match, generous paid time off aligned with the Jewish and secular school calendar, discounted synagogue membership and ongoing professional development opportunities.