School Facility Manager

Overview

Oversees a Middle school in Lower Manhattan and an Elementary School in The Bronx. The Facility Manager is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and overall condition of the school facility. This is a hands‑on leadership position that combines building maintenance responsibilities with supervision of the school’s custodial and porter team. The Facility Manager serves as the primary facilities contact for the school and works closely with the Principal, teachers, administrators, and other school staff to ensure the building provides a safe, clean, comfortable, and fully operational environment for students and employees.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of the school building.
• Perform routine inspections of classrooms, offices, mechanical rooms, common areas, restrooms, and exterior areas.
• Troubleshoot and perform general repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, carpentry, doors, locks, and other building systems.
• Identify equipment or building issues and determine whether repairs can be completed internally or require an outside contractor.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment.
• Monitor boilers, HVAC equipment, pumps, motors, mechanical systems, and other facility equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and building‑related concerns.
• Maintain an organized inventory of tools, equipment, parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Assist with emergency repairs and unexpected facility issues.
• Provide daily supervision and direction to the custodial and porter team.
• Assign work areas, daily responsibilities, projects, and special assignments.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure classrooms, restrooms, offices, hallways, common areas, and other spaces meet established cleanliness standards.
• Train and coach employees on proper cleaning techniques, equipment usage, chemical safety, and workplace procedures.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and quality of work.
• Address performance concerns and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate coverage for absences, school events, and other operational needs.
• Maintain accountability while creating a professional and team‑oriented working environment.
• Develop strong working relationships with the Principal, administrators, teachers, and school staff.