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About the Role

The Director of Facilities is the building operations and facilities leader responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, safety, cleanliness, appearance, and functional readiness of the school building and campus. This role requires a deep understanding of facilities management, building operations, preventive maintenance, custodial management, safety and compliance, vendor coordination, budget management, and emergency response to support uninterrupted teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

Oversee the daily operation, maintenance, safety, and appearance of all school facilities, classrooms, offices, common areas, athletic spaces, and campus areas.
Monitor and maintain building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, roofing, fire suppression, mechanical systems, access systems, security hardware, and emergency lighting.
Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules, routine inspections, work orders, repairs, and emergency maintenance responses.
Supervise custodial, maintenance, and facilities personnel, including developing work schedules, conducting evaluations, coordinating daily assignments, and training staff on safety procedures.
Develop and monitor daily, weekly, monthly, and annual cleaning schedules.
Monitor inventory, order custodial supplies, cleaning materials, equipment, tools, furniture, maintenance equipment, and other facility-related assets.
Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, Fire Code, Health Department requirements, Building Code, environmental regulations, ADA accessibility requirements, and other applicable safety and facilities standards.
Coordinate annual inspections, maintain documentation for compliance audits, support emergency preparedness planning, and coordinate facility-related emergency response procedures.
Coordinate outside contractors, obtain quotes, review work for quality and completion, and schedule repairs or projects.
Manage service contracts including HVAC, elevators, pest control, waste removal, landscaping, snow removal, security systems, and fire alarm systems.
Develop annual maintenance plans, support capital improvement planning, recommend facility upgrades, monitor building life-cycle replacement schedules, and assist with summer renovation projects.
Develop and monitor the annual facilities budget, approve supply purchases, track maintenance expenses, identify cost-saving opportunities, and prepare budget reports.
Work collaboratively with school security personnel to support building access systems, door hardware, visitor management procedures, after-hours building access, and safe building operations.
Coordinate facility setup and breakdown for school events, athletic competitions, parent meetings, professional development, community events, graduation ceremonies, and summer programming.
Implement energy conservation initiatives, monitor utility usage, coordinate recycling efforts, and promote environmentally responsible facility practices.
Foster a culture of accountability, customer service, responsiveness, safety, and continuous improvement within the facilities and custodial functions.
Perform other related duties as assigned, including emergency maintenance response, safety inspections, daily building readiness, custodial coordination, vendor visits, and support for uninterrupted instruction.
Perform activities that may occur after/off the school day, such as supporting school events, athletic competitions, parent meetings, professional development, community events, graduation ceremonies, summer programming, and urgent facilities issues outside normal working hours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Building Operations, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of facilities management experience.
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance planning, facilities operations, emergency response coordination, school safety procedures, and building systems troubleshooting.
Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, time management, vendor negotiation, budget management, and customer service skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, supervise maintenance and custodial personnel, and respond to facility emergencies outside normal working hours when necessary.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and work order management systems.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, walk throughout multiple floors daily, climb ladders, and work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
A demonstrated commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, welcoming, code-compliant, and instruction-ready school environment.

Skills

Facilities Management
Building Operations
Preventive Maintenance
Custodial Management
Safety and Compliance
Vendor Coordination
Budget Management
Emergency Response
Leadership
Judgment
Organization
Customer Service
Priority Management
HVAC
Plumbing
Electrical
Lighting
Roofing
Fire Suppression
Mechanical Systems
Access Systems
Security Hardware
Emergency Lighting
OSHA Regulations
Fire Code
Health Department Requirements
Building Code
Environmental Regulations
ADA Accessibility
Microsoft Office
Work Order Management Systems

Location

Bronx, NY

Work Type

Full Time
Year-round

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years of facilities management experience
Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary/Compensations

$100,000.00 - $140,000.00 Salary/year

About the Company

Earl Monroe New Renaissance Basketball Charter School (EMNRBS) is dedicated to providing a high-quality educational environment.