Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Facilities Manager is charged with ensuring that we have excellent school facilities for our students and staff. Through close work with the Facilities Managerand facility management vendor(s), the Facilities Manager engages in facility oversight, project management, asset management, and support of school operations to promote efficient and cost-effective use of school premises, facilities, equipment and materials. This is an exempt position and reports to the Facilities Manager
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
CAMPUS MANAGEMENT - 75%
Collaborate with the facility management vendor(s) to provide optimal learning environments
Support the operations team at each campus with various facility management needs
Coordinate facility maintenance/repair and small capital improvement projects
Track and report progress of projects and work orders on various digital platforms
Lead routine site inspections of campus facilities and grounds with the facilities management vendor(s) to maintain awareness of all building and site conditions and operations
Manage communications for inclement weather actions, and support with response to campus-specific or org-wide emergencies (e.g. power outages, break-ins, etc.)
Serve as a primary point of contact for contractors/vendors and managing onsite visits
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT - 25%
Maintain and expand the KIPP DC facilities database (e.g. reports, drawings, manuals, etc.)
Own the accounts payable system approval route for facilities-related expenses
Support the utilization and standardization of facility platforms, processes and protocols
Support the refinement of the facility management process; identifying trends in facility issues across multiple campuses and helping develop sustainable, systematic solutions
Assist with management, procurement and negotiation of contracted services (e.g. facility management, landscaping, waste removal, etc. )
Assist with preparation and execution of major capital expenditure projects and initiatives
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
Up to 2 years of formal post-high school specialized trade, technical school or college, Associate’s degree, or Bachelor’s degree preferred
two to three years of relevant experience required
three to five years of relevant experience preferred.
Strong understanding of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, access control, intrusion detection, fire alarm, etc.)
Availability outside of normal business hours to manage facility emergencies
Experience with vendor management and oversight
Familiarity with finance and accounting principles
Additional Information
TO APPLY:
All interested applicants should visit online at http://www.kippdc.org/careers/apply-now/ and the job posting located under “Leadership and Support Staff” section. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Team via e-mail at careers@kippdc.org.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
KIPP DC Public Schools does not discriminate against, or tolerate discrimination against, employees or applicants for employment on any legally-recognized basis or protected class including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race, color, national origin, immigration status (except as necessary to comply with federal, DC, state, or local law), religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression), marital status (including domestic partnership status), genetic information, political affiliation, pregnancy, family responsibilities, personal appearance, veteran status, uniform service member status, status of being unemployed, status of victim a survivor of domestic violence, sexual offense or stalking, matriculation or any other protected class under federal, state, DC, or local law.
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