What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Manager position at The Children's School?
At The Children’s School (TCS), our community and curriculum intentionally reflect the world in which we live. In fact, our community is one of the most diverse among all of Atlanta’s and the nation’s independent schools. Our commitment to inclusion creates an environment where children and adults are free to be their authentic selves.
Our age 3 – grade 8 students experience challenging academics embedded in a nurturing environment. Our innovative curriculum uses immersive play- and project-based learning to engage students, connect them to the community around them, and encourage them to make a positive impact on our ever-changing world.
The Children’s School seeks an experienced full-time Facilities Manager to start May 1, 2026.
The Facilities Manager at The Children’s School (TCS) is responsible for maintaining School facilities and maintenance requests. Typical responsibilities of the job include facilities operations & building systems oversight, contractor and vendor management, project and capital repair management, as well as transportation and security oversight.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
- 3 years experience in facilities management
- Valid driver’s license
- Proficiency with mechanical skills, standard tools, and techniques
- Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other building systems
- Understanding of predictive and preventative maintenance scheduling
- Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Ability to manage vendors and safety compliance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Keen attention to detail and efficiency in problem solving skills
- Knowledge of operating expenses and capital expenditures budgeting and cost-control techniques
- Proven ability to manage repairs, installations, and renovations from inception to completion within a budget
- Experience supervising maintenance technicians and janitorial staff
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification
- Proficiency with SchoolDude
- Expert knowledge of emergency systems
- Knowledge of Verkada security system
The Children's School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We believe that in order for children to fully, sensitively and effectively engage in their communities, they must possess strong local, cultural and global competence. To that end, we learn from and enrich ourselves with multiple perspectives and welcome people of any country of origin, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical appearance, race, religious choice, family structure, sex, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status.
Compensation commensurate with experience. We welcome all persons to apply.