Summary

We're seeking a Regional Facilities Service Manager to ensure our schools are clean, safe, and well-maintained. If you're a hands-on professional with expertise in facility maintenance, we want you on our team. This role involves daily custodial duties, maintenance management, and oversight of facility-related vendors. Your approach and technical skills will make a lasting impact on the safety and comfort of our school community.

Description

ORGANIZATION: KIPP Minnesota Public Schools
LOCATION: Minneapolis
REPORTS TO: Regional Operations Director
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time/Annual

KIPP Minnesota Overview
KIPP Minnesota Public Schools is one of 28 regional locations in a national network of high-performing college-preparatory schools across the nation. KIPP Minnesota was established in 2008, serving grades Kindergarten through 8th on our North Star campus in Minneapolis. KIPP MN vision is that every child grows up to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Our mission is together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excelllent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the path they choose–college, career, and beyond–so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

POSITION OVERVIEW
We're seeking a Regional Facilities Service Manager to ensure our schools are clean, safe, and well-maintained. If you're a hands-on professional with expertise in facility maintenance, we want you on our team. This role involves daily custodial duties, maintenance management, and oersight of facility-related vendors. Your proactive approach and technical skills will make a lasting impact on the safety and comfort of our school community.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Daily cleaning of school buildings and grounds, adhering to best practices.
  • Respond promptly to urgent maintenance needs, including spills and student accidents.
  • Inspect school buildings and address maintenance issues in a timely manner.
  • Manage work orders for preventative maintenance and compliance tasks.
  • Cafeteria setup, event preparation, and general facilities upkeep.
  • Manage special projects related to building maintenance, such as small capital improvements.
  • Ensure timely scheduling of required inspections (fire alarm, HVAC systems, etc.).
  • Serve as the first point of contact for building alarms and security camera issues.
  • Manage vendor relationships, including daily oversight of external cleaning crews and coordinating school deliveries.
  • Ensure invoices related to facility vendors are processed in a timely manner.
  • Support region-wide vendor relationships and manage vendor contracts as needed.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED

  • Two (2) or more years of experience in custodial or facilities management, preferably in a school setting.
  • Boiler license, preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
  • Experience using work order systems.
  • Strong carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills.
  • Ability to lift, bend, and pull more than 50 pounds.
  • Availability to handle school emergencies 24/7.
  • The commitment to driving cultural relevance, diversity, equity and inclusion and sense of belonging in a homogeneous community.
  • Familiarity with North Minneapolis is desired but not required.

COMPENSATION
Salary Range: $40,000 – $55,000 DOQ
*To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the Regional KIPP Minnesota pay scale and benefit package, which includes medical, dental, life, long & short-term disability, and retirement benefits, as well as an annual salary review and revision.

How to Apply
We are committed to hiring a diverse, multicultural leadership team and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Please apply online HERE. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

KIPP MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. KIPP MN is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all candidates and employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on our business needs, job requirements, and required qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, nation, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. KIPP MN will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.