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IDEA Public Schools · 23 hours ago

Facilities Manager - IDEA Harlingen (Immediate Opening)

Hidalgo County, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$23.85/hr - $29.81/hr

3+ years exp

IDEA Public Schools is a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools focused on getting every child to college. The Facilities Manager is responsible for operating a clean, safe, and sustainable facility while leading the custodial team to enhance the learning environment and ensure successful facility operations.

CommunitiesEducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Achieve an A rating in the Facilities Comprehensive Audit from Beginning of Year (BOY) through the last day of school

Complete the Facilities QuickStart checklist to ensure school readiness at the start of the school year

100% of required Safe Schools and Roadmap trainings are completed prior to the deadline

All chemicals on-hand locked

Campus received a proficient score of higher (3+) on the Campus Safety Scorecard

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 (CapEx) projects

Work with APO and Principals to identify facilities needs and develop a plan accordingly

Provide timely CapEx quotations to improve facilities for each school

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 within 18 months

Work with approved vendors to ensure timely issuance of services

Maintain budget accuracy by entering requisitions within goal timeframe

100% adherence to the IDEA Procurement Policy with zero violations

Operate a clean and healthy campus that guarantees an enhanced learning environment

Deploy team to efficiently resolve issues submitted

Zero unexcused absences

Consistent punctuality

Ability to work long hours as needed to meet the mission goal

Qualification

Facilities ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteTeam LeadershipHVAC CertificationBilingual English/Spanish

Required

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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.