Facilities Manager - IDEA Harlingen

Position: Facilities Manager - IDEA Harlingen (Immediate Opening)

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Role Mission

The Facilities Manager (FM) is responsible for operating a clean, safe, sustainable, high-quality facility by leading the custodial team to enhance the learning environment. Facilities Managers exemplify IDEA’s commitment to excellence through successful hiring, development, and retention of custodial staff.

What We Offer Compensation

• Hourly rate ranging between $23.85 for 0 years of experience and $29.81.
• Eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Other Benefits

• Paid Family Leave:
  Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Up to 50% of tuition up to a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 in-person counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services at no cost.
• Dental and Vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development.
• Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.

What You Bring -- Competencies

• Mission Focus – focuses on IDEA’s core purpose of getting all students into college.
• Record of Results – holds high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals.
• Problem Solving – synthesizes, analyzes, and prioritizes data and opportunities to develop strategies for achieving quantifiable goals.
• Communication – effectively conveys information using a variety of channels and techniques.
• Continuous Improvement – proactively identifies opportunities to improve and consistently reflects on past actions to guide future decisions.

Qualifications Required

• Education:
  
  HS diploma or GED.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or construction.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years of experience directly managing or leading a team.
• Experience:
  
  Ability and experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred

• License or Certification:
  Certifications/Licenses in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing.
• Language:
  Written and oral bilingual English/Spanish.

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities Campus safe and operational one week before First Day of School (FDOS)

• Achieve an A rating in the Facilities Comprehensive Audit from Beginning of Year (BOY) through the last day of school.
• Complete the Facilities Quick Start checklist to ensure school readiness at the start of the school year.
• Complete 100% of required Safe Schools and Roadmap trainings prior to the deadline.
• Keep all chemicals on-hand locked.
• Campus receives a proficient score of higher (3+) on the Campus Safety Scorecard.

Maintain an efficient operation to achieve the campus cost per square foot allocation with kWh usage per square foot

• Serve as the financial steward for campus facilities and maintenance operations by generating a 10% surplus over budgeted allocation.
• Improve continuously and execute operations efficiently by generating a 5% annual saving in utilities expense.
• Manage overtime according to the established targets to ensure payroll costs fall within budget.
• Business partner with campus leaders for capital expenditure (Cap Ex) projects.
• Work with the Academic Program Office and Principals to identify facilities needs and develop a plan accordingly.
• Provide timely Cap Ex quotations to improve facilities for each school.

85% retention of Custodial Staff

• Increase development and training of staff through weekly check-ins and daily huddles.
• Ensure that at least one custodian is groomed to take on the Facilities Manager role within 18 months.

80% of facilities requisitions are entered within 3 days of service

• Work with approved vendors to ensure timely issuance of services.
• Maintain budget accuracy by entering requisitions within the goal timeframe.
• 100% adherence to the IDEA Procurement Policy with zero violations.

95% customer satisfaction of maintenance work orders on Zendesk

• Operate a clean and healthy campus that guarantees an enhanced learning environment.
• Deploy team to…