Facilities Operations Manager I

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools • Memphis, TN

6d • $40,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The FPA Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for maintaining our schools' and network offices' overall cleanliness and functionality. This position reports directly to the campus-based Dean of Operations. The right candidate understands that their ownership over the appearance of our buildings is paramount as excellence is the expectation at Freedom Prep.

Requirements

• GED or High School Diploma
• Reliable transportation
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 25 lbs
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Past success at being a “jack of all trades” capable of doing everything from power washing to minor electrical work, minor plumbing work, minor sheetrock repairs, and painting

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or certified in HVAC, plumbing and/or electrical
• Knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions in a school setting
• Knowledge of local, state, and national building codes
• Knowledge of local and state mechanical and electrical codes
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, and manufacturers’ manuals

Responsibilities

• Maintains professional and transparent work calendar
• Maintains and adjusts daily work schedule aligned to school priorities and facility needs
• Conducts daily, time-stamped facility walk-throughs to ensure facility integrity
• Ensures the exterior is ready for the school community each day
• Ensures all interior items (plumbing, lights, HVAC) are in working order each day
• Coordinates with maintenance specialists to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Supports school-based delivery and storage of large items (i.e., furniture)
• Assembles and repairs school furniture items
• Completes small facility repairs as needed, including light carpentry and painting
• Organizes tables, chairs, and other supplies for school special events
• Supports extra-curricular activities that require specific facility needs
• Supports evening events based on facility needs
• Adapts schedule to ensure the school is ready for the next day after evening events
• Responds to emergency cleaning needs as they arise
• Maintains healthy, safe, inviting learning and working environment for the school community
• Ensures the facility is ready for all cyclical building inspections (fire, health, etc.)
• Maintains inventory of all major facility items (i.e., furniture, non-academic resources)
• Maintains log of all major facility compliance needs with the support of the Director of Operations (DOO)
• Responds to facility needs given weather conditions
• Communicates proactively with others; responds immediately to real-time facility needs
• Participates in regular facilities team meetings
• Attends to other needs as requested by the DOO and Head of School

Benefits

• Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage
• Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN ONLY)
• Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning
• Support in obtaining licensure

What This Job Offers

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