Facilities Manager - IDEA Harlingen (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Harlingen, TX

3d•$24 - $30

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. What We Offer Compensation: Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $23.85 for 0 years of experience and $29.81 This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. Other 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. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include: 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 You Bring -- Competencies: Mission Focus – focuses on IDEA’s core purpose of getting all students into college Record of Results – holds high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals Problem Solving – able to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies for achieving quantifiable goals Communication – effectively conveys information using a variety of channels and techniques Continuous Improvement – proactively identifies opportunities to improve and consistently reflects on past actions to guide future decisions

Requirements

Education: HS diploma or GED is required
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or construction is required
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience directly managing or leading a team is required
Experience: Ability and experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite is required

Nice To Haves

License or Certification: Certifications/Licenses in any of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing is preferred
Language: Written and Oral Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

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
Complete the Facilities QuickStart checklist to ensure school readiness at the start of the school year
100% of required Safe Schools and Roadmap trainings 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
95% 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.

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