Executive Director, Facilities & Operations
Edkey Inc.
Date: 1 day ago
City: Mesa, AZ
Contract type: Full time
Job Details
Description
Facilities and Maintenance
Required:
Description
Facilities and Maintenance
- Manage all aspects of facilities, including maintenance, repairs, janitorial services, landscaping, and utility systems.
- Oversee preventative maintenance schedules and vendor contracts.
- Lead short- and long-term facility planning, including space utilization and capital improvements.
- Respond to facility emergencies and ensure minimal disruption to school operations.
- Develop and manage systems and procedures for daily school operations, including arrival/dismissal, meal service, and custodial schedules.
- Support leadership with logistics for events, testing, and emergency drills.
- Serve as a point of contact for all third-party vendors and service providers.
- Supervision and oversight, Food Service.
- Implement and oversee safety and security procedures, emergency response protocols, and drills.
- Ensure school facilities meet all local, state, and federal health and safety standards, including ADA and OSHA compliance.
- Maintain facility documentation, inspection records, permits, and authorizer reports.
- Coordinate risk management plans, including insurance and incident reporting.
- Manage or oversee student transportation services, including contracts, routing, scheduling, and vehicle safety compliance.
- Develop and manage the annual operations and facilities budget in alignment with school priorities.
- Oversee procurement of equipment, furniture, supplies, and services in compliance with school financial policies.
- Track and report spending, savings opportunities, and cost-control strategies.
- Supervise operations and custodial team members; develop performance goals and provide training and support.
- Serve on the school leadership team and contribute to strategic planning and campus development initiatives.
- Partner with instructional leaders, finance, HR, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless school operations.
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Public Administration, or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of operations, facilities, or project management experience—preferably in a school, nonprofit, or charter network.
- Strong understanding of compliance requirements, safety standards, and facilities systems.
- Demonstrated experience managing contractors, facilities projects, or capital improvements.
- Ability to respond to emergencies and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
- Experience working in a charter or K–12 public school setting.
- Familiarity with charter school authorizer compliance and reporting requirements.
- Working knowledge of [what software or platforms should the candidate have?]….
- High level of initiative and accountability
- Strong organizational and project management abilities
- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
- Solutions-oriented and adaptable under pressure
- Requires occasional evening/weekend hours and on-call availability for emergencies.
- May involve physical activity including lifting, climbing ladders, or extended walking on school grounds.
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