Part-Time School Porter

Global Community Charter School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Community Charter School is seeking a Facilities Associate to oversee the maintenance of its facilities. Responsibilities include managing contractors, ensuring compliance with codes, and implementing preventative maintenance processes. Ideal candidates will have a degree, maintenance experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree required.
• 3-5 years progressive maintenance experience, 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Technical training in building maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance of physical facilities, collaborating with janitorial and security staff.
• Monitor fire and HVAC inspections and manage contractors.
• Create preventative maintenance processes for facility components.

Skills

Building Maintenance

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

TITLE: Facilities Associate

DEPARTMENT: Facilities

REPORTS TO: Principal or Designee

DATE PREPARED/REVISED: 05/23/2025

Full Job Description

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS AND POSITION OVERVIEW

The Facilities Associate is responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the physical facilities in the buildings of Global Community Charter School. The Facilities Associate will work with the janitorial and security staff to identify facilities-related requirements and propose and manage cost-effective solutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promotes a healthy and positive culture by fostering optimum facilities and services.
• Monitors fire and HVAC inspections, equipment audits, and building inspections, and creates action plans to address these findings.
• Monitors time and materials, scheduling, and tracking of all maintenance-related issues and repairs.
• Provides direct oversight of all repair, maintenance, and special project analysis and decisions.
• Manages contractors’ visits and services, including those of general contractors, plumbers, electricians, HVAC specialists, locksmiths, alarm security systems, roofers, etc.
• Tracks and reports the status of open projects.
• Creates and builds preventative maintenance processes and monitoring systems for the extended life of facility-related components.
• Maintains and monitors building compliance with building codes & standards for local, city, county, state, and federal agencies.
• Ensures adherence to OSHA and maximum safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as delegated by Principals and GCCS Leaders. Provide administrative support to enable the facilities department to function effectively and efficiently by following federal and state laws, as well as company policies.
• Carries out weekly walk rounds, ensuring that building fabric is in good order, noting any defects, and coordinates follow-up on action items.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to maintain building integrity, and maintains accurate records as required.
• Liaises with building contractors to follow through on approved work and engineering inspectors to ensure compliance.
• Place inventory and supply orders as required.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Upholds the GCCS’ mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy.
• Reflects on their practice and is a lifelong learner who strives to improve effectiveness and guide professional growth.
• Engages and collaborates with colleagues and the community to develop and sustain a common culture that supports high expectations for student learning.
• Evidence of self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.
• Available for weekend projects and management as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree.
• Technical training in building maintenance or a minimum of three to five years of progressive experience and responsibility in a maintenance field, two of which were holding a supervisory position directing a multifunctional maintenance staff.
• Certificate of Fitness for Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and Other Related Systems, Certificate of Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor preferred
• Proficient in using and developing Excel spreadsheets.
• Certified CPR holders preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish speaking is a plus