Facilities Manager

This website is AudioEye enabled and is being optimized for accessibility. To open the AudioEye Toolbar, press "shift + =". Some assistive technologies may require the use of a passthrough function before this keystroke. For more information, activate the button labeled "Explore your accessibility options". Frontline Applicant Tracking - West Ridge Academy Charter Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian Date Posted: 9/11/2026 PositionTitle: FacilitiesManager We are seeking a proactive, highly skilled, and adaptable Facilities Managerto oversee our physical campus, maintenance operations, and daily building logistics. We offer a competitive salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 forthisfull-time,year-roundrole,givingyoutheopportunitytotaketrueownershipofourcampuswhileworking in a supportive, family-friendly school environment. Ina small schoolsetting, this isa dynamic, "roll-up-your-sleeves"role. The idealcandidate is a natural problem solverwhotakesprideinmaintainingasafe,clean,andfunctionallearningenvironment.Youwillwear many hats daily, combining gritty hands-on repairs and manual labor with high-level vendor management, compliance tracking, and time-sensitive daily logistics. CoreResponsibilities DailyCampusOperations&MealtimeLogistics MorningActivation:Openthebuildingeachmorningandmanagethedailyraisingandloweringofthe campus flags. MealSetups&Teardowns:Managethedailytransitionofthecafeteria/multi-purposespaceforbreakfast and lunch. Set up and fold down lunch tables, stage trash/recycling stations, and sweep/mop floor areas as needed between lunch waves. Emergency&BiohazardResponse:Serveastheprimaryemergencyresponderduringtheschooldayfor spills, broken glass, and bodily fluids (vomit, feces, urine, blood) using proper OSHA-compliant PPE and sanitization standards. Restroom&CommonAreaUpkeep:Performmid-daywalk-throughstoensurerestroomsremain stocked, clean, and fully operational throughout peak school hour Hands-OnBuildingMaintenance&DIYRepair General Repairs:Serve as the primary on-site handyman. Perform day-to-day repairs including fixing brokendoorhardware,assembling/repairingfurniture,patchingdrywall,hangingwhiteboards/shelving, and fixing locker mechanisms. Plumbing&Electrical:Performlightplumbing(uncloggingdrains/toilets,fixingminorleaks,replacing faucet washers) and basic electrical work (changing bulbs/ballasts, resetting breakers, replacing outlet covers). SystemOversight:Monitorthedailyoperationofbuildingheating/cooling(HVAC),ventilation,and mechanical equipment; perform basic troubleshooting before escalating to specialized contractors. Grounds&ExteriorMaintenance LawnCare&Landscaping:Operatetheschool'sridinglawnmowertomaintainathleticfieldsand campus lawns. Manage weed control, trimming, and general curb appeal. IrrigationManagement:Performminorsprinklersystemrepairs,includingreplacingbrokensprinkler heads, adjusting spray zones, and fixing surface drip lines. SeasonalTransitions:Executefullseasonallandscapingsetups,includingturningonandprogramming the irrigation system for the spring, and fully draining and winterizing the system in the fall to prevent freeze damage. MorningPerimeterWalk:Conductacomprehensiveexteriorandinteriorwalk-throughfirstthingevery morning to check for safety hazards, weather damage, vandalism, or security breaches before staff and students arrive. SafetyCompliance:Ensureallfireextinguishers,emergencyexitsigns,mainwatershut-offs,gasvalves, and electrical panels are accessible and compliant with local building codes. LifeSafetySystems:Coordinateandparticipateinfire,tornado,andlockdowndrills.Maintainworking knowledge of the Fire Alarm Control Panel (FACP). SummerDeepCleaning:Leadthechargeonthesummermaintenanceschedule,coordinatingand executingthedeepcleaningofclassrooms,movingfurniture,strippingandwaxinghardfloors,and extracting carpets while the building is empty. Painting&FacilityRefresh:Performextensivetouch-uppaintinginhigh-traffichallways,fullyrepaint classrooms as scheduled, and repair drywall damage from the previous school year. AugustReadiness:Executecomprehensivepreventativemaintenance,structuralrepairs,andfacilityresets to ensure the entire campus is pristine, fully functional, and welcoming for the students' return in August. Transportation&FleetCoordination DriverCertificationPipeline:OverseethetrainingpipelineandCDL(CommercialDriver'sLicense) certification process for staff members stepping up to become school bus drivers. Compliance:Tracklicensingrenewals,coordinaterequiredmedical/backgroundclearances,andensureall driver training meets state and federal Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations. FleetReadiness:Ensureschoolvehiclesreceiveregularmaintenance,safetyinspections,andregistration renewals. ContractorOversight:Supervisethird-partyvendorsforspecializedtrades(HVACtechnicians, electricians, plumbers, roofers, pest control, and heavy snow removal). NightCrewAuditing:Monitorthequalityoftheoutsourcednightcleaningcrewandcommunicate regularly with their account manager to resolve issues. Event&CampusLogistics EventSetup:Coordinatephysicallogisticsforassemblies,schoolperformances,PTAmeetings,board meetings, and evening events (setting up chairs, tables, staging, and basic sound/AV equipment). Qualifications&Skills Experience:3+yearsofexperienceinfacilitymaintenance,generalcontracting,propertymanagement,or commercial custodial operations (school or institution experience highly preferred). TechnicalAptitude:Provenproficiencywithhandtools,powertools,lightplumbing,basicelectrical maintenance, carpentry, and lawn equipment. PhysicalStamina:Abilitytoliftupto50lbs,climbladders,operatemachinery,stand/walkforextended periods, and work in varying weather conditions (including summer heat and winter snow). Certifications:KnowledgeofOSHAsafetystandardsandBloodbornePathogenresponse(orwillingness to be certified upon hire). SoftSkills:Strongorganizationalskills,clearcommunication,acustomer-servicemindset,andapositive demeanor around children and educational staff. Clearance:Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Applitrack