Facilities Manager - IDEA Weslaco (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Weslaco, TX

2d•$24 - $30

About The Position

The Facilities Manager is responsible for operating a clean, safe, sustainable, high-quality campus facility by leading the custodial team and enhancing the learning environment. The role includes hiring, developing, and retaining custodial staff; overseeing campus facilities and maintenance operations; managing budgets, utilities, overtime, requisitions, vendors, and capital expenditure projects; and ensuring campus readiness, safety, and service quality. The Facilities Manager supervises Campus Custodians and partners with campus leaders, APO, and Principals to identify facilities needs and plan improvements. The role may require long hours as needed to meet mission goals.

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.

Nice To Haves

Certifications or licenses in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing.
Written and oral bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure the campus is safe and operational one week before the First Day of School.
Achieve an A rating in the Facilities Comprehensive Audit from Beginning of Year through the last day of school.
Complete the Facilities QuickStart checklist to ensure school readiness at the start of the school year.
Ensure all required Safe Schools and Roadmap trainings are completed before their deadlines.
Ensure all chemicals on hand are locked and the campus receives a proficient score or higher (3+) on the Campus Safety Scorecard.
Manage facilities operations to meet campus cost-per-square-foot allocation and kWh usage-per-square-foot targets.
Steward the campus facilities and maintenance budget, generating a 10% surplus over budgeted allocation.
Improve operations and generate 5% annual savings in utilities expense.
Manage overtime according to established targets and keep payroll costs within budget.
Partner with campus leaders on capital expenditure projects.
Work with APO and Principals to identify facilities needs and develop plans.
Provide timely CapEx quotations to improve facilities for each school.
Retain at least 85% of custodial staff.
Develop and train staff through weekly check-ins and daily huddles, and groom at least one custodian to take on the Facilities Manager role within 18 months.
Enter at least 80% of facilities requisitions within three days of service and maintain budget accuracy by entering requisitions within the goal timeframe.
Work with approved vendors to ensure timely service.
Adhere fully 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 and deploy the team to resolve submitted issues efficiently.
Demonstrate reliability and responsibility through attendance, punctuality, and flexibility, with zero unexcused absences and consistent punctuality.

Benefits

Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium for the base plan covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, 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.
Vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.