Facilities Manager - IDEA Spears

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.

• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $26.80 for 0 years of experience and $33.50.
• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer‑Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

• 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 – able to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize 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

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

• License or Certification:
  Certifications/Licenses in any of the following areas: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing is preferred
• Language:
  Written and oral bilingual English/Spanish is preferred

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
• 100% of required Safe Schools and Roadmap training s are completed prior to the deadline
• All chemicals on‑hand locked
• Campus received 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 APO 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 has been groomed to take on the Facilities Manager role…