Site Manager

Atlanta Public Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlanta Public Schools seeks a Site Manager to ensure safe, clean, well-maintained facilities across sites. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and coordinating custodial staff to support instructional spaces.

Must have a high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred), a Georgia driver's license, and 1 year related experience. Strong communication, leadership, and training abilities are required. On-site work with varied duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; an Associate's degree is preferred.
• Valid Georgia driver's license; must comply with Transportation Regulation EDC‑R.
• 1 year related work experience.
• Strong written and oral communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to train others and oversee maintenance activities.

Responsibilities

• Performs painting, window repair, and general preventative maintenance for HVAC units including filters and vents.
• Performs daily inspections of facilities, equipment, lawn, and grounds to verify conditions.
• Inspects fire extinguishers and alarms; ensures safety features are operational; checks for vandalism or break-ins.
• Takes immediate steps to reduce navigate impact.
• Performs carpentry duties such as repairing walls, doors, trim, tables, lockers, gates, locks and fences.
• Maintains door closures, locks and hardware.
• Prepares work orders, conducts inventory, and identifies equipment and supply needs.
• Ensures timely reporting and pickup of debris and surplus equipment.
• Arranges for extra reuse pickups and/or dumpsters as needed.
• Coordinates and oversees custodial staff work; reports to Supervisor.
• Performs emergency/minor cleaning and maintains facility cleanliness.
• Reports any deficiencies to Supervisor.
• Completes minor repairs to brick, block, ceramic tile, concrete walkways or asphalt.
• Requires prompt, regular attendance on-site during business hours.
• Performs other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Leadership skills

Ability to train others

Preventative maintenance knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

The Site Manager is responsible for providing services and/or seeking support to ensure a safe, clean and well‑maintained facility(ies) including the associated systems, equipment and ground. Performs routine maintenance, preventative maintenance, and repair services for the assigned faculty location to ensure that APS standards are utilized. Conducts work in accordance with APS policies and procedures including daily inspections to assess building needs, quality of services provided, and building and grounds condition and provides assistance to skilled trades personnel in the repair/replacement and maintenance of various building systems including the assistance to site personnel ensuring readiness of schools sites in full support with the instructional program. Reports to the Maintenance Supervisor.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Certification / License

• Valid Georgia driver's license; must comply with Transportation Regulation EDC‑R.

Work Experience

• 1 year related work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Written and oral communication.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to train others.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning procedures and preventative maintenance.

Essential Duties

Performs a variety of building maintenance duties including but not limited to painting, window repair, general preventative maintenance for HVAC units which includes, but is not limited to replacing filters, cleaning vents, cleaning coils, etc.; replacing lights and ballasts; repairing broken light switches and receptacles, repairing restroom plumbing, replacing or repairing the leaking faucets and sinks; unclogging toilets, showers, and sink drains, replacing flush valves, repairs/replace/maintains water fountains.

Performs daily inspections of facilities, including equipment, systems, lawn and ground to verify condition and identify service needs.

Inspects fire extinguishers as scheduled; check alarms and other building safety features and ensure all are operational; check for and report signs of vandalism, theft, or break‑ins.

Takes immediate steps to reduce navigate impact.

Performs a variety of carpentry duties as assigned including repairing walls, doors, and trim, repairing tables, lockers, gates locks and fences, repairing broken furniture or building fixtures using carpenters hand tools and power equipment.

Maintains door closures, locks and hardware.

Prepares work orders and reports, conducts inventory, determines equipment needs, identify supplies and equipment needs.

Ensures timely reporting and pick‑up of debris and surplus equipment.

Arranges for extra reuse pickups and/or dumpsters, as needed.

Coordinates and oversees work performed by custodial staff and reports same to Supervisor.

Performs emergency/minor cleaning and ensure cleanliness of facility.

Reports any deficiencies immediately to Supervisor.

Completes minor repairs to brick block ceramic title, concrete walkways or asphalt.

Required to have prompt, regular attendance in‑person and be available to work on site, in‑person during regular business hours and as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

Physical Abilities and Working Conditions

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision

Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods. Requires good near or distant vision. Requires distinguishing colors and/or depth perception to judge distances.

Hearing

Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

Speech

Ability to be understood in face‑to‑face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility

Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, gripping, feeling, seeing/observing and carrying. Must exert over 100 pounds of force occasionally, over 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or over 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Environmental Requirements

Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; Regular exposure to weather, including heat, cold, dampness, and/or humidity.

Mental Requirements

Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities

Will require travel to multiple sites. Extended hours may be required depending on each situation. Must understand and have full knowledge of the occupational hazards in using power tools and equipment and of necessary safety precautions. Requires extensive safety training and/or protective devices.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all‑inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

SALARY GRADE: 118

WORK DAYS: Annual

SALARY SCHEDULE LINK: Salary Schedules - Atlanta Public Schools