Facilities Manager - IDEA Spears (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools • Houston, TX

12d • $27 - $34

About The Position

Role Mission: The Facilities Manager (FM) is responsible for operating a clean, safe, sustainable, high-quality facility by leading the custodial team to enhance the learning environment. Facilities Managers exemplify IDEA’s commitment to excellence through successful hiring, development, and retention of custodial staff.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED is
• M inimum of 3 year s of experience in facilities, maintenance, or construction is required
• Minimum of 2 year s of experience directly managing or leading a team is required
• Ability and experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite is required

Nice To Haves

• Certifications /Licenses in any of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical , Plumbing is preferred
• Written and Oral Bilingual English/Spanish is p referred

Responsibilities

• Campus safe and operational one week before 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
• C omplete the Facilities QuickStart checklist to ensure school readiness at the start of the school year
• 100 % of required Safe Schools and Roadmap training s are completed prior to the deadline
• All chemicals on-hand locked
• Campus received a proficient score of higher (3+) on the Campus Safety Scorecard
• Maintain an efficient operation to achieve the campus cost per square foot allocation with kWh usage per square foot
• Serve as the financial steward for campus facilities and maintenance operations by generating a 10% surplus over budgeted allocation
• Improve continuously and execute operations efficiently by generating a 5% annual saving in utilities expense
• Manage overtime according to the established targets to ensure payroll costs fall within budget
• Business partner with campus leaders for capital expenditure (CapEx) projects
• Work with APO and Principals to identify facilities needs and develop a plan accordingly
• Provide timely CapEx quotations to improve facilities for each school
• 85% retention of Custodial Staff
• Increase development and training of staff through weekly check-ins and daily huddles
• Ensure that at least one custodian has been groomed to take on the Facilities Manager role within 18 months
• 80% of facilities requisitions are entered within 3 days of service
• Work with approved vendors to ensure timely issuance of services
• Maintain budget accuracy by entering requisitions within goal timeframe
• 100% adherence to the IDEA Procurement Policy with zero violations
• 9 5 % customer satisfaction of maintenance work orders on Zendesk
• Operate a clean and healthy campus that guarantees an enhanced learning environment
• Deploy team to efficiently resolve issues submitted
• Demonstrate reliability and responsibility through attendance, punctuality, and flexibility
• Zero unexcused absences
• Consistent punctuality
• Ability to work long hours as needed to meet the mission goal

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
• Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development.
• IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees