Facilities Manager
New Story · State College, PA · 3 mo ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
About the role
The Facilities Manager plays a key role in ensuring New Story's schools provide safe, functional, and welcoming environments for students and staff.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support maintenance technicians and facility personnel
- Oversee preventive maintenance programs, work orders, and facility inspections
- Manage vendors, contractors, and service agreements
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, fire, and building regulations
- Support capital improvement projects and facility upgrades
- Manage facility budgets and operational expenditures
- Partner with school leadership to address facility needs and maintain safe learning environments
Requirements
- 3–5 years of management experience leading maintenance or facilities teams across multiple locations
- Experience overseeing facility operations, vendors, contractors, and maintenance programs
- Knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance programs, and facility management practices
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships
- Knowledge of safety, fire, health, and building regulations
Qualifications
- Ability to travel between assigned school locations
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Operational oversight abilities
- Collaboration with school leaders
Benefits
- Paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles)
- Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
- Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
- 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Hours are flexible to accommodate the needs of the position and the school locations.