Director of Facilities

About Great Oaks Legacy Charter School

The Great Oaks Legacy Charter School (GOLCS) is a high-performing, innovative charter public school in Newark NJ, serving students from Pre-K to 12th grade on campuses across the city of Newark. Our mission is to prepare Newark’s students for success in college and beyond.

Our model is based on the following guiding principles that guide our work daily –

• Creating a community that is built upon genuine and meaningful relationships. GOLCS staff rate our commitment to students as the #1 reason they teach/work at our schools.
• Being surgical in our approach to differentiation of instruction and support for all students and team members. Our students receive daily tutoring embedded into their school schedule - facilitated by our AmeriCorps team members. Staff members receive individualized coaching and support in their roles.
• Setting and exceeding high expectations for academic growth and character development for all students, in preparation for success in college and beyond. Currently, the historical college matriculation rate for GOLCS is 79% - nearly twice the national average for economically underrepresented students.
  
  

The Director of Facilities at Great Oaks Legacy Charter School serves as a key member of the GOLCS network leadership team. This role reports to the Chief Operating Officer, and works collaboratively with the Campus Operations teams.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all small- to medium-scale facilities repairs, upgrades, and regular maintenance.
• Provide detailed, regular status reports of facilities projects across all campuses.
• Holding cross-functional teams accountable to construction or maintenance deliverables and timelines.
• Design, manage, and revise key facilities processes in a scalable format to support facilities. management and maintenance oversight.
• Document facilities procedures and preferred vendors across all campuses to ensure we have scalable practices that can be implemented and improved with 100% fidelity year over year.
• Maintain up-to-date building documentation and certifications, and coordinate required inspections.
• Hold Operations teams and outside vendors accountable to ensure all GOLCS facilities expectations are effectively implemented.
• Wear multiple hats as a part of a lean startup-up team, supporting the work of your direct report, the Lead Custodian, by taking on small projects and tasks as needed.
• Other additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director.
  
  

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.) required, with at least 3 years of trade work experience preferred
• Intermediate administrative skills with experience using Google Workspace and creating collaborative documents and reports
• Experience coaching and developing junior staff members or direct reports
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Previous experience working in schools a plus
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plans w/ comprehensive network coverage.
• Up to $5,250 per year in tax exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement.
• Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to your role.
• Wellness reimbursements including gym memberships, spa services, and more.
• Online counseling services - for staff and their dependents - via top-rated therapy app.
• Pre-tax state pension plan benefit w/ addl. options available via voluntary retirement plans.
• Pre-tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans available.
• Convenient health screening and telemedicine support via VitalCheck Wellness platform.
  
  

We offer a competitive and fair compensation package that increases based on years of relevant experience.

• The minimum base salary for this role is $110,000.
  
  

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, & ACCESSIBILITY

GOLCS is committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. Furthermore, we believe that racial justice and equity is critical to our mission of preparing students for success in college and beyond. We strive to be an organization that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and elevates our student voices in preparing them for life and college.

GOLCS VACCINATION POLICY & COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is committed to ensuring healthy and safe working and learning environments, and maintaining our educational commitment to GOLCS students and families - with minimal disruption to instruction. With this in mind, as of October 2021, Great Oaks Legacy requires vaccination against COVID-19 for all employees. Candidates who would like to apply for a reasonable accommodation from this policy based on a qualifying disability or sincerely held religious belief should reach out to HR@greatoakslegacy.org for more information.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Great Oaks Legacy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

EMPLOYMENT TERMS

This Director of Facilities is a 12-month employee with salary to be recommended by the Chief Operating Officer for approval by the board.