Facilities Manager - IDEA Sports Park (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Brownsville, TX

3d•$24 - $30

About The Position

The Facilities Manager is responsible for operating a clean, safe, sustainable, and high-quality facility by leading the custodial team and enhancing the learning environment. The role exemplifies IDEA’s commitment to excellence through hiring, developing, and retaining custodial staff. The Facilities Manager oversees campus custodians and works with campus leaders, APO, principals, and approved vendors to address facilities needs, maintenance, and capital expenditure projects. The role is based at IDEA Sports Park and is an immediate opening. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $24.22 for 0 years of experience to $30.41, and the role is eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment. IDEA offers a comprehensive benefits plan, including medical coverage and other benefits described in the posting.

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.
Experience and ability using Microsoft Office Suite.

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.
Achieve an A rating in the Facilities Comprehensive Audit from the beginning of the year through the last day of school.
Complete the Facilities QuickStart checklist to ensure school readiness at the start of the school year.
Ensure required Safe Schools and Roadmap trainings are completed before their deadlines and that all on-hand chemicals are locked.
Maintain a proficient-or-higher score on the Campus Safety Scorecard.
Operate within the campus cost-per-square-foot allocation and kWh usage-per-square-foot targets.
Steward the campus facilities and maintenance budget, aiming to generate a 10% surplus over budgeted allocation.
Improve operations and generate 5% annual savings in utilities expense.
Manage overtime to 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 capital expenditure quotations to improve facilities for each school.
Retain custodial staff and 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 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 services are issued in a timely manner.
Adhere to 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, responsibility, attendance, punctuality, and flexibility; maintain zero unexcused absences and consistent punctuality.
Work long hours as needed to meet the mission goal.

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.
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 qualifying degree-program tuition, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health support, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephone counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Possible relocation allowance, if applicable.