Facilities Manager

The Facilities Manager ensures a safe, clean, healthy, welcoming, and fully functional learning environment. This role oversees building operations, maintenance, repairs, cleanliness, safety, grounds, and facility systems to support daily instruction and school events.

Working collaboratively with the Operations Team, custodial personnel, and external vendors, the Facilities Manager proactively addresses facility needs, maintains high standards, and ensures the school is prepared for daily operations and emergencies while supporting Namaste’s mission of helping every child thrive.

• Oversee the daily operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the school building, grounds, classrooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, gymnasium, playgrounds, and other designated spaces.
• Conduct routine building inspections to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, cleanliness concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Perform basic repairs and maintenance when appropriate, including minor plumbing, painting, furniture repairs, door hardware, and general building upkeep.
• Monitor heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, electrical systems, plumbing, and other building systems; coordinate specialized repairs with qualified contractors.
• Maintain an organized system for receiving, prioritizing, tracking, and closing maintenance requests.
• Ensure classrooms and shared spaces are properly set up and ready for instruction and school activities.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance to reduce disruptions, extend the life of school equipment, and prevent costly repairs.
• Maintain an inventory of maintenance supplies, tools, equipment, and other facilities-related materials.

• Maintain a safe physical environment for students, staff, families, and visitors.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and promptly address hazards, including damaged equipment, trip hazards, leaks, blocked exits, and unsafe building conditions.
• Support compliance with applicable Chicago Public Schools (CPS), Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Chicago building and fire code, health and sanitation requirements, and other applicable regulations.
• Coordinate required inspections, testing, maintenance, and documentation related to fire safety, emergency systems, building systems, and other regulated equipment.
• Ensure emergency exits, hallways, stairwells, fire extinguishers, and designated evacuation routes remain accessible and unobstructed.
• Report urgent safety concerns to school leadership immediately and take appropriate steps to secure affected areas.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, incidents, repairs, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with approved service providers and school leadership regarding building access, keys, alarms, and security systems.

• Oversee or coordinate custodial services to ensure the building meets established standards for cleanliness, sanitation, and presentation.
• Establish and monitor cleaning schedules for classrooms, restrooms, offices, hallways, common spaces, and other high-use areas.
• Conduct routine walkthroughs to assess cleanliness and identify areas requiring additional attention.
• Ensure appropriate procedures are followed for waste disposal, recycling, spill response, and sanitation.
• Monitor custodial supplies and ensure materials are stored safely and securely.
• Coordinate deep cleaning and building preparation during school breaks, summer months, and other non-instructional periods.
• Address urgent cleaning needs that may affect student health, safety, or the continuity of school operations.

• Coordinate with external vendors,…