Facilities and Operations Manager Anticipated

Facilities and Operations Manager Anticipated Opening  

• Position Type:
  Facilties/Maintenance/ Facilities and Operations Manager
• Date Posted: 7/15/2026
• Location:
  
  The Village Charter School
• Date Available:
  
  09/01/2026

• Board-approved salary | Extended summer work may be available, required
• Employment is governed by an annual contract subject to Board of Trustees approval

(As applicable based on employment status)

• Health insurance options
• Retirement plan participation
• Paid time off in accordance with board policy

Education: Minimum of an Associate Degree or equivalent combination of a high school diploma and specialized training and experience in one or more skilled trades.

Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in a facilities maintenance or related position. Certification in a skilled trade is desirable but not required.

• Valid New Jersey Driver's License.
• Certified Educational Facilities Manager (CEFM) or the ability to obtain certification within two years (pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:17-49)
• Black Seal (Low Pressure) Boiler License or willingness to obtain within one year
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification (Desired)
• New Jersey Pesticide Applicator or IPM Coordinator certification (Desired)

• Ability to manage a team and hold external vendors accountable to high standards.
• Thorough knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and documents.
• Proficiency in budget tracking, report writing, and facility management software.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment when required.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, in English.
• Proficiency in staff supervision, evaluation, and personnel management.

Comprehensive understanding (or ability to acquire) of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) and grounds management.

• Must be able to lift 70 pounds.
• Must be able to traverse the 10.5-acre property daily, including climbing stairs and ladders to inspect roofs and mechanical rooms.

• Successfully complete a required criminal history check.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

The Facilities and Operations Manager is a strategic leadership role responsible for planning, administering, and overseeing all The Village Charter School physical assets. This role ensures a clean, safe, and efficient learning environment by directing a department consisting of internal staff (when employed) and/or external vendors. The Manager is also responsible for long-range capital planning, budget management, safety compliance, and the seamless logistical operation of the school's 10.5-acre property.

• Oversee the maintenance of all buildings and grounds, ensuring cleanliness, safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Assign and oversee (and perform when necessary) minor plumbing, electrical, and carpentry repairs, including replacing interior and exterior light bulbs.
• Repair locks, door handles, and other building hardware; inspect all interior and exterior glass and coordinate necessary repairs.
• Maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, including regularly replacing accessible filters.
• Perform maintenance painting in hallways, lavatories, and classrooms as needed.
• Coordinate and oversee the repainting of the entire school annually during the summer, including walls, bathrooms, doors, and handrails.
• Schedule routine and preventative maintenance, cleaning, and inspection of grounds, buildings, structures, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, HVAC equipment, and other facility components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve facility emergencies related to classrooms, heating, air conditioning, lighting, door locks, and other critical systems.
• Conduct regular inspections of facilities and grounds, recommending improvements to equipment and infrastructure.
• Ensure the building is properly heated, cleaned, and prepared for all school-related activities, and that it is locked and…