Facilities

Brookside Charter School•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Facilities position is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of assigned buildings. It is a high-profile role requiring effective daily communication with management, teaching, and support staff. The position partners with others to support a school-wide culture of respect, achievement, and excellence and calls for a critical thinker and innovative problem solver who can work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively. The role includes inspecting facilities and systems, coordinating maintenance and repairs, supporting operational management and safety programs, and serving as the first on-site point of leadership for facility-related requests. It also manages a range of building projects, maintains records and procedures, and supports legal, safety, and operational compliance. The position is full-time, exempt, and scheduled for a 12-month contract year, with a stated start date of July 1 and end date of June 30.

Requirements

College degree required.
At least two years of broad, varied, and increasingly responsible experience with budgeting and operations.
Ability to pass an extensive background check.
Highly detail-focused and results-oriented.
Self-starter able to handle multiple tasks and frequent interruptions.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with parents, staff, students, and other constituencies.
Occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds; the posting states this is required at least 20% of the time.
Team-player attitude and strong customer service orientation.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office or equivalent software.
Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; significant fine finger dexterity; and periods of sitting, walking, and standing.
Ability to operate standard office equipment such as a computer, printer, and copier, and to communicate with others.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Four years of experience with budgeting and operations preferred.
Managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Commit to ongoing personal and professional development, participate in a standards-based performance evaluation at least annually, and act in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics.
Inspect the facility, systems, rooms, and common areas, and report findings or issues to the Operations Director.
Coordinate facilities maintenance and repairs.
Support the Operations Director in day-to-day operational management of the property and help maintain approved quality standards.
Assist the Operations Director with preparing and coordinating fire, life safety, and other safety programs.
Assist with preparing and coordinating maintenance programs for interior and exterior conditions and property appearance.
Serve as the first line of on-site leadership for facility-related matters and respond to staff requests submitted through the PropertyTRAK facility task management system.
Act as a liaison between the contract provider and the school.
Create, implement, and manage procedures and processes, and maintain records.
Manage projects including electrical, plumbing, asphalt and concrete repair, roofing improvements, general construction, and daily building emergencies to support compliance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
Distribute special supplies to schools to support the safety of students and staff.
Ensure required postings are maintained in each school.
Ensure lawful use of Brookside Charter funds and compliance with deadlines for state, federal, and sponsor reporting and statutory requirements.
Develop and maintain a productive, positive relationship with Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education staff.