Facility Manager

At Hopkins Public Schools, we believe that our strength lies in the diversity of our students, staff, and community. We are a proudly inclusive E-12 district serving approximately 7,200 students across the City of Hopkins and surrounding communities. Our district represents a rich mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences; we value and celebrate that diversity in everything we do.

As an academically rigorous and human‑centered district, we are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where every student and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued. There is no "typical" Hopkins student, and we embrace this truth as a catalyst for innovation, growth, and equity in learning.

We seek educators and staff who are equity‑minded, culturally responsive, and deeply committed to creating inclusive spaces where all learners can thrive.

We welcome candidates who are passionate about dismantling systemic barriers, advancing justice, and preparing students to become bold, collaborative, and compassionate global citizens. When you join Hopkins Public Schools, you are not just joining a district, you are becoming part of a community that honors difference, nurtures potential, and inspires remarkable achievement in every learner, from birth through graduation.

You are welcome  belong at Hopkins.

The Facility Manager serves as the primary operational and strategic partner to the Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds, supporting the leadership, coordination, and continuous improvement of the district's facilities operations. This role plays a key leadership function in overseeing daily custodial, maintenance, grounds, and building systems operations while also contributing to long‑range planning, capital projects, compliance, and resource stewardship.

Guided by Vision 2031 and Hopkins' core values, the Facility Manager ensures that district facilities are safe, compliant, welcoming, inclusive, and sustainable environments for learning and work. By leading with authentic inclusivity and vigilant equity, this role helps create spaces where every student and staff member feels a sense of belonging. Through optimistic innovation, the Facility Manager embraces new approaches to energy efficiency, preventative maintenance, and operational effectiveness.

With humility of heart and love, this position leads teams with respect, accountability, and care for both people and the physical environments entrusted to the district.

This role directly contributes to the success of the District Strategic Plan by stewarding physical resources responsibly, supporting 21st‑century learning environments, and activating bold change through thoughtful facilities leadership.

• Bachelor's degree required
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in facility management (public school district experience preferred)
• Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory experience
• Strong organizational, financial, and technical skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities
• MASMS Facility Manager Certification preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Technical certifications related to facilities operations (e.g., boiler, HVAC, pool operations) preferred or willingness to obtain

• Support the Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds in establishing and maintaining a comprehensive, responsive, and efficient facilities department.
• Supervise and manage daily custodial, maintenance, and grounds operations, including staff scheduling, work assignments, and service prioritization with a focus on fairness and vigilant equity.
• Serve as acting representative for the Assistant Director of Buildings and Grounds in their absence.
• Respond to emergency situations during and outside of regular working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Design and lead onboarding, training, and professional development programs for custodial and maintenance staff, including training required by federal and state regulations.
• Foster authentic inclusivity by ensuring equitable access to training, support, and advancement opportunities…