School Facilities Operations & Maintenance Lead

Sylvania; Allegan Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegan Public Schools seeks a Facilities Operations Manager to lead the district's buildings, grounds, equipment, and custodial operations. The role involves hands-on inspection, troubleshooting, and supervising a small maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable facilities.

The position requires planning preventive and emergency maintenance, deciding when to use contractors, and coordinating with staff to minimize downtime. Strong communication and follow-through are essential.

Qualifications

• Several years of relevant experience in facilities maintenance, building operations, construction, skilled trades, or a related area.
• Hands-on competence in multiple building trades or facility systems.
• Ability to diagnose facility problems and decide whether to complete work internally or with a contractor.
• Experience supervising employees and organizing the work of multiple people, locations, and priorities.
• Knowledge of construction materials, repair methods, preventive maintenance, and facility project coordination.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of OSHA/MIOSHA standards and promoting safe work practices.
• Strong communication, organization, computer, and application skills.
• Ability to work with school employees, professional service providers, contractors, and the public.
• Certified Pool Operator certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Willingness to continue professional learning through workshops, seminars, and job-related training.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect district buildings, grounds, systems, and equipment; respond in person to facility concerns and assess the work required.
• Troubleshoot maintenance and operational problems and help complete repairs or other facility work when within the team's capabilities.
• Determine whether work should be completed internally or assigned to a contractor based on safety, codes, and staffing.
• Plan, prioritize, assign, schedule, and monitor preventive, corrective, seasonal, and emergency maintenance work.
• Supervise maintenance employees and oversee custodial operations; may directly supervise or guide through a custodial supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Troubleshooting

Communication

Facility operations

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Public interaction

Education

Postsecondary education in facilities management

Tools

Work-order systems

Building automation knowledge

Job description

Allegan Public Schools seeks a Facilities Operations Manager to lead the district's buildings, grounds, equipment, and custodial operations. The role involves hands-on inspection, troubleshooting, and supervising a small maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable facilities.

The position requires planning preventive and emergency maintenance, deciding when to use contractors, and coordinating with staff to minimize downtime. Strong communication and follow-through are essential.