What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at Northwest Classical Academy?
Description
Northwest Classical Academy seeks a full-time Facilities Manager. The Facilities Manager will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining the school facility at the NCA Kennesaw campus. This position begins on June 1, 2026 and reports to the Director of Operations.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct regular inspections to identify and address maintenance needs promptly.
- Takes care of routine maintenance (painting, minor plumbing repairs, small general repairs, etc.) as necessary.
- Coordinate and oversee maintenance and repairs for our school vehicles.
- Coordinate repairs, replacements, or acquisitions as needed.
- Liaise with external vendors and contractors for facility-related services, ensuring timely completion of projects within budgetary constraints.
- Coordinating receipt and distribution of larger deliveries.
- Assisting with safety inspections and preventative maintenance to ensure all are up-to-date.
- Assisting with landscaping duties (ant treatment, grounds cleaning, weed control, etc.).
- Assisting with carline and other shared schoolwide duties as needed.
- Overseeing incoming facilities work orders for tasks such as (but not limited to) hanging items, adjusting desks, moving furniture, etc.
- Coordinating setup and breakdown from school events.
Qualified candidates will meet the following requirements:
- HS Diploma or equivalent required
- Five years or related experience preferred
- Ideal candidate is handy with most minor construction projects and repairs, and unfazed by the request to clean up minor disasters, accidents, and mishaps.
- Be a motivated self-starter and take pride in the appearance of the school and grounds.
Strong candidates will support the school’s Mission: to develop students in mind and character through a classical, content-rich curriculum that emphasizes the principles of virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility. They will have enthusiasm for the Vision: to be a nationally regarded K-12 classical school and serve as a local and national incubator for growth and promotion of classical education. And they will embody the school’s organizational values. We value
- the tenets of classical, liberal arts education;
- community and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizens;
- excellence in teaching and learning;
- the virtues we aim to teach our students: courage, courtesy, honesty, humility, perseverance, self-government, and service.
Why Northwest Classical Academy?
Full-time, benefits-eligible employees are offered the following:
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Long-term and Short-term disability
- Life insurance
- Participation in the Teachers Retirement System of GA for eligible positions
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Priority enrollment for children in the school
About Northwest Classical Academy:
Northwest Classical Academy (NCA) is a public charter school located in Kennesaw for grades K-12 in 2026-2027 and beyond. All Georgia families are eligible to apply; the school is tuition-free and no entrance testing is required. The children of full-time employees have enrollment preference.
Northwest Classical Academy is an equal-opportunity employer. Interested candidates should apply via the school’s career site. Candidates must attach a letter of introduction, a C.V. or resume, and provide contact information for three character references to their application. For faculty positions, please attach a 300-500 word “statement of educational philosophy.”