Facilities Manager - IDEA Rio Vista (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • El Paso, TX

8d • $24 - $30

About The Position

The Facilities Manager (FM) is responsible for operating a clean, safe, sustainable, high-quality campus facility by leading the custodial team and enhancing the learning environment. The FM exemplifies IDEA’s commitment to excellence through hiring, developing, and retaining custodial staff. The role oversees campus facilities and maintenance operations, works with campus leaders on facilities needs and capital projects, and ensures campus readiness, safety, efficient service, and adherence to procurement policies. Supervisory responsibilities include campus custodians. The position is based at IDEA Rio Vista and is an immediate opening.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or construction.
• At least 2 years of experience directly managing or leading a team.
• Ability and experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated reliability, responsibility, attendance, punctuality, and flexibility.
• Ability to work long hours as needed.
• Commitment to IDEA’s mission and values, including accountability, urgency, continuous improvement, responsiveness to feedback, collaboration across departments, and professional conduct.

Nice To Haves

• Certification or license in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing.
• Written and oral bilingual English/Spanish ability.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the campus is safe and operational one week before the First Day of School (FDOS).
• Achieve an A rating in the Facilities Comprehensive Audit from Beginning of Year (BOY) through the last day of school.
• Complete the Facilities QuickStart checklist to ensure school readiness at the start of the school year.
• Ensure 100% of required Safe Schools and Roadmap trainings are completed before the deadline.
• Keep all chemicals on hand locked.
• Ensure the campus receives a proficient score or higher (3+) on the Campus Safety Scorecard.
• Maintain an efficient operation that meets the campus cost-per-square-foot allocation and kWh usage per square foot.
• Serve as the financial steward for campus facilities and maintenance operations, generating a 10% surplus over budgeted allocation.
• Improve operational efficiency and generate 5% annual savings in utilities expense.
• Manage overtime according to established targets so payroll costs remain within budget.
• Partner with campus leaders on capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
• Work with APO and Principals to identify facilities needs and develop plans accordingly.
• Provide timely CapEx quotations to improve facilities for each school.
• Achieve 85% retention of custodial staff.
• Develop and train staff through weekly check-ins and daily huddles.
• Groom at least one custodian to take on the Facilities Manager role within 18 months.
• Enter 80% of facilities requisitions within three days of service.
• Work with approved vendors to ensure timely service delivery.
• Maintain budget accuracy by entering requisitions within the goal timeframe.
• Ensure 100% adherence to the IDEA Procurement Policy with zero violations.
• Achieve 95% customer satisfaction for maintenance work orders on Zendesk.
• Operate a clean and healthy campus that enhances the learning environment.
• Deploy the team to efficiently resolve submitted issues.
• Demonstrate reliability and responsibility through attendance, punctuality, and flexibility, with zero unexcused absences and consistent punctuality.
• Work long hours as needed to meet the mission goal.

Benefits

• Hourly compensation ranging from $24.22 for 0 years of experience to $30.30.
• Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
• Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered and most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
• Paid family leave of up to 8 weeks for eligible staff following birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-paid mental and behavioral health benefits, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Parenting benefits.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development.
• Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED