Learning Jungle · 4 hours ago
Facilities Manager
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expLearning Jungle is a play-based learning center that values curiosity and creativity in children's education. The Facilities Manager – West will oversee operations across 14 centers, ensuring they are safe, compliant, and well-maintained while managing vendor relationships and facility budgets.
Child CareEducationEdutainment
Responsibilities
Monitor and manage center-level facilities issues
Dispatch and coordinate service requests to ensure tickets are resolved in alignment with Learning Jungle service level agreements
Serve as an escalation point for urgent or complex facilities matters
Source, negotiate, manage, and own contracts with vendors (e.g., cleaning, landscaping, maintenance, repairs)
Monitor vendor performance to ensure quality, compliance, and cost efficiency
Establish and maintain preventative maintenance schedules across all assigned centers
Ensure facilities, equipment, and systems meet health, safety, and licensing requirements
Manage facilities and maintenance budgets for the West Region
Track expenses, review invoices, and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service quality
Maintain accurate records of facilities-related invoices, payments, contracts, and operational data
Provide regular reporting to leadership on facilities performance, expenses, and project status
Partner with architects, contractors, and vendors on construction projects, renovations, and remodels
Oversee projects from planning through completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and standards are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related field
3–5 years of experience in facilities management, property management, or a similar operational role
Experience managing vendors, budgets, and multiple facilities across different locations
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently in a remote/hybrid environment
Willingness and ability to travel to centers as needed
Experience supporting regulated environments (childcare, education, healthcare, or similar)
Familiarity with facilities ticketing or work order systems
Experience managing renovations or multi-site construction projects
Company
Learning Jungle
Learning Jungle offers educational child care with play-based learning for infants to school-age children.
1,001-5,000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase