Facilities Manager

Dearborn Academy

12 month, Full time position, Hours 7am-3pm

Start date: July 1, 2024 with the hope for ~five days to be scheduled in June for overlap with retiring Facilities Manager

The Facilities Manager is responsible for overseeing all areas of maintenance and repair of the building systems of the school including: cleaning; routine and emergency maintenance of all mechanical systems and equipment and interior and exterior of the building and property; building code compliance; purchasing supplies; and all related work as needed. Supervised by the Dearborn Academy Head of School and responsible for coordinating services with the landlord, contracted workers and licensing representatives from the city and state.

Responsibilities include:

● Perform and/or oversee in-house maintenance and repair work including

carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

● When appropriate, solicit and supervise outside contractors.

● Take a lead role in keeping the buildings and grounds safe.

● Ensure that the building and grounds are very clean.*

● Develop preventive maintenance schedules and maintain building, furniture

and equipment in good working condition.

● Work with the Vocational Coordinator to support shop safety

improvements/needs.

● Act as main contact for the contracted cleaning company.

● Support set up and take down for school events.

● With the rest of the team, make students and families feel welcome at the

school.

● With the Head of School, communicate needs to the landlord and work to

maintain a positive relationship with the other tenants on campus.

● With the Head of School, occasionally respond to off-hours emergencies.

● Other duties as assigned.

*The grounds are maintained by the landlord and the Facilities Manager’s

responsibility is to conduct a daily review and clean up as needed. The

building is cleaned nightly by an outside company and does require regular

review and upkeep by the Facilities Manager during the school day.

Requirements

● High school diploma. Certificate in facilities management preferred

● Knowledge of OSHA guidelines and/or OSHA certification preferred

● Five years experience with plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and general

maintenance work preferred

● Ability to work independently and collaboratively

● Demonstrated familiarity with email, Google docs, basic record keeping

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:

Rebecca Altepeter , Head of School

raltepeter@dearbornacademy.org

Dearborn Academy is an equal opportunity employer

www.dearbornacademy.org

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dearborn Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, homelessness or disability in admission to, access to, employment in or treatment in its programs and activities. Dearborn Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system’s educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• School

Work Location: In person