Interim Building Manager

Aspire Public Schools•Stockton, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Building Manager ensures that Port City Academy maintains a clean, safe, secure, and comfortable school facility conducive to student learning. Under the supervision of the Principal, this role plans, coordinates, and supervises site facility operations, including custodial and grounds work, HVAC, plumbing, safety, security, and facility use. The position performs custodial and preventive maintenance work, coordinates staff and contractors, manages supplies and equipment, and supports facility safety, security, inspections, repairs, and projects. Aspire Public Schools operates a network of college-preparatory charter schools serving TK–12 scholars in California. Its purpose is to prepare scholars for success in college, career, and life, grounded in values of well-being, belonging, community partnership, agency and self-determination, and joy. This role may require work outside typical workdays and office hours to meet operational deadlines. The work takes place in office, classroom, and other indoor and outdoor school environments, with exposure to dust, oils, cleaning chemicals, and some childhood and other diseases.

Requirements

Knowledge of safe and efficient facility-maintenance methods, practices, equipment, chemicals, cleaning materials, supplies, safety regulations, and preventive maintenance.
Knowledge of project management principles and supervision.
Knowledge of Title 24, ADA, and Cal/OSHA standards.
Ability to guide and support facility staff and work independently.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with students and adults.
Ability to maintain simple records.
Ability and willingness to meet the physical requirements of the job, including regularly lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving heavy objects.
Ability to interact appropriately with children of different ages.
Clear the Department of Justice background screening.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Provide health (TB) clearance, updated every four years.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of playground safety and DSA requirements.
One to three years of building, management, maintenance, or custodial experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and emergency custodial work and preventive maintenance in internal and external areas, including classrooms, bathrooms, playgrounds, and dining areas; activities may include stripping, waxing, buffing, power-washing, painting, and groundskeeping.
Coordinate and manage custodial staff, night cleaning services, and contractors; review work assignments and ensure buildings and grounds are maintained and major cleaning is regularly scheduled.
Support safety routines and protocols, including fire drills, lockdowns, and shelter-in-place procedures.
Order custodial and grounds supplies and equipment, and manage storage inventory and distribution.
Lock and unlock doors, windows, and gates, and operate the security system.
Prepare work orders and coordinate or supervise outside contractors and vendors for carpentry, plumbing, heating, ventilation, electrical, and air-conditioning work; inspect completed assignments.
Serve as liaison to security, burglar and fire alarm services, pest control, and other providers.
Coordinate facility use by school personnel, groups, and community organizations, including setups, teardowns, cleanup, and staff scheduling.
Maintain the building keying system and records of keys issued to and retrieved from employees.
Identify major security and safety hazards and major repair needs.
Submit deferred-maintenance requests to the Principal for capital improvement and tenant improvement projects.
Support the Principal and Office or Business Manager with facilities project and maintenance budget management, and liaise with the Home Office as needed for project management and compliance.
Maintain inspection records, permits, construction documents, and internal facility audits.
Support Aspire Public Schools' mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.