Facilities Maintenance Co at Lafayette Charter Academy MS

Facilities Maintenance Co at Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy MS

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Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools across four states. Founded in 1997 by Jonathan Hage, CSUSA’s mission is a relentless commitment to student greatness in school and in life™. We provide an academically rigorous education that equips students with real‑world readiness for college or career after graduation.

As a Facilities Maintenance Coordinator, you will ensure existing facilities are well maintained and repaired, supporting our mission to put students first in education.

• Facilitate and monitor repairs such as fire inspection issues, exit sign light repairs, battery replacement for backup lighting, door and hardware adjustments & repairs, key and key control assistance, electrical repairs, minor moves, adds, and changes, small wiring projects, & low voltage, appliance repairs, banner and sign installations.
• Execute HVAC minor moves, adds, and changes, A/C filter changes, drywall repairs, minor carpentry, moving books, files, boxes, classroom furniture, replacing light bulbs, ballasts & fixtures, painting projects, and ceiling tile replacement.
• Maintain playgrounds, athletic areas, and grounds; conduct equipment audits, building inspections, safety repairs; and perform small landscaping projects and additional items as they arise.
• Manage contractors (general contractors, plumbers, electricians, A/C replacements, locksmiths, fencing, playgrounds, site work, V/D, alarm & security systems, roofers, etc.).
• Identify & isolate larger problems, meet with contractors, obtain bids.
• Monitor time and materials, schedule and track all maintenance-related issues and repairs; provide direct oversight of repairs, maintenance, and special project analysis and decisions.
• Track and report status of open projects; provide historical data for trend analysis.
• Track time, mileage, materials, and tools.
• Oversee special projects, facilitate and troubleshoot ongoing construction and maintenance issues with schools and building services.
• Monitor and create estimates, schedules, and timelines for new and existing project deliverables.
• Create and build preventative maintenance processes and monitoring systems for extended life of facility-related components.
• Maintain and monitor building compliance with local, city, county, state, and federal agency building codes and standards.
• Travel within and outside the state as required.
• Participate in training programs offered to increase skill and proficiency related to assignments.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA and maximum safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as delegated by the Director of Projects & Facilities.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as company policies.
• Assistant Director of Projects & Facilities will assess effectiveness annually regarding specific responsibilities.
• Carry hand‑held radio at all times while on school property if assigned by Supervisor.
• Remain on school property at all times, from the beginning until the end of the day, including lunch.
• Assigned a 30‑minute lunch break; the time of the lunch period may be adjusted to meet school needs.
• Required to report and assist with all emergency situations as needed.
• Facilities Maintenance Coordinators are not allowed to leave campus to run errands.

• Knowledge of construction trades and facilities maintenance requirements, including the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and contractors.
• Supervisory experience leading work crews and direct oversight of technicians.
• Strong knowledge and experience in reading and understanding building plans and blueprints; ability to perform intermediate‑level mathematical functions and calculations.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills; expert in communication,…