IDEA Public Schools
Facilities Manager - IDEA Harlingen (Immediate Opening)
IDEA Public Schools, Harlingen, Texas, United States, 78552
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Facilities Manager - IDEA Harlingen (Immediate Opening)
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IDEA Public Schools
Role Mission The Facilities Manager (FM) is responsible for operating a clean, safe, sustainable, high-quality facility by leading the custodial team to enhance the learning environment. Facilities Managers exemplify IDEA’s commitment to excellence through successful hiring, development, and retention of custodial staff.
What We Offer Compensation
Hourly rate ranging between $23.85 for 0 years of experience and $29.81.
Eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits
Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition up to a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 in-person counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services at no cost.
Dental and Vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies
Mission Focus – focuses on IDEA’s core purpose of getting all students into college.
Record of Results – holds high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals.
Problem Solving – synthesizes, analyzes, and prioritizes data and opportunities to develop strategies for achieving quantifiable goals.
Communication – effectively conveys information using a variety of channels and techniques.
Continuous Improvement – proactively identifies opportunities to improve and consistently reflects on past actions to guide future decisions.
Qualifications Required
Education: HS diploma or GED.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or construction.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience directly managing or leading a team.
Experience: Ability and experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred
License or Certification: Certifications/Licenses in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing.
Language: Written and oral bilingual English/Spanish.
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities Campus safe and operational one week before First Day of School (FDOS)
Achieve an A rating in the Facilities Comprehensive Audit from Beginning of Year (BOY) through the last day of school.
Complete the Facilities QuickStart checklist to ensure school readiness at the start of the school year.
Complete 100% of required Safe Schools and Roadmap trainings prior to the deadline.
Keep all chemicals on-hand locked.
Campus receives a proficient score of higher (3+) on the Campus Safety Scorecard.
Maintain an efficient operation to achieve the campus cost per square foot allocation with kWh usage per square foot
Serve as the financial steward for campus facilities and maintenance operations by generating a 10% surplus over budgeted allocation.
Improve continuously and execute operations efficiently by generating a 5% annual saving in utilities expense.
Manage overtime according to the established targets to ensure payroll costs fall within budget.
Business partner with campus leaders for capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
Work with the Academic Program Office and Principals to identify facilities needs and develop a plan accordingly.
Provide timely CapEx quotations to improve facilities for each school.
85% retention of Custodial Staff
Increase development and training of staff through weekly check-ins and daily huddles.
Ensure that at least one custodian is groomed to take on the Facilities Manager role within 18 months.
80% of facilities requisitions are entered within 3 days of service
Work with approved vendors to ensure timely issuance of services.
Maintain budget accuracy by entering requisitions within the goal timeframe.
100% adherence to the IDEA Procurement Policy with zero violations.
95% customer satisfaction of maintenance work orders on Zendesk
Operate a clean and healthy campus that guarantees an enhanced learning environment.
Deploy team to efficiently resolve issues submitted.
Demonstrate reliability and responsibility through attendance, punctuality, and flexibility
Zero unexcused absences.
Consistent punctuality.
Ability to work long hours as needed to meet the mission goal.
Team and Family Characteristics
Believes and is committed to our mission that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly.
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.
Works through silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes.
Believes in education as a profession and holds ourselves to a high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Campus Custodians
About IDEA Public Schools At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high school lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on‑track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
IDEA’s staff culture and belonging team uses our core values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all team and family members. Learn more about our commitment to core values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
To Apply Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377‑8000.
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Facilities Manager - IDEA Harlingen (Immediate Opening)
role at
IDEA Public Schools
Role Mission The Facilities Manager (FM) is responsible for operating a clean, safe, sustainable, high-quality facility by leading the custodial team to enhance the learning environment. Facilities Managers exemplify IDEA’s commitment to excellence through successful hiring, development, and retention of custodial staff.
What We Offer Compensation
Hourly rate ranging between $23.85 for 0 years of experience and $29.81.
Eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits
Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition up to a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 in-person counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services at no cost.
Dental and Vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.
What You Bring -- Competencies
Mission Focus – focuses on IDEA’s core purpose of getting all students into college.
Record of Results – holds high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals.
Problem Solving – synthesizes, analyzes, and prioritizes data and opportunities to develop strategies for achieving quantifiable goals.
Communication – effectively conveys information using a variety of channels and techniques.
Continuous Improvement – proactively identifies opportunities to improve and consistently reflects on past actions to guide future decisions.
Qualifications Required
Education: HS diploma or GED.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or construction.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience directly managing or leading a team.
Experience: Ability and experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred
License or Certification: Certifications/Licenses in HVAC, Electrical, or Plumbing.
Language: Written and oral bilingual English/Spanish.
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities Campus safe and operational one week before First Day of School (FDOS)
Achieve an A rating in the Facilities Comprehensive Audit from Beginning of Year (BOY) through the last day of school.
Complete the Facilities QuickStart checklist to ensure school readiness at the start of the school year.
Complete 100% of required Safe Schools and Roadmap trainings prior to the deadline.
Keep all chemicals on-hand locked.
Campus receives a proficient score of higher (3+) on the Campus Safety Scorecard.
Maintain an efficient operation to achieve the campus cost per square foot allocation with kWh usage per square foot
Serve as the financial steward for campus facilities and maintenance operations by generating a 10% surplus over budgeted allocation.
Improve continuously and execute operations efficiently by generating a 5% annual saving in utilities expense.
Manage overtime according to the established targets to ensure payroll costs fall within budget.
Business partner with campus leaders for capital expenditure (CapEx) projects.
Work with the Academic Program Office and Principals to identify facilities needs and develop a plan accordingly.
Provide timely CapEx quotations to improve facilities for each school.
85% retention of Custodial Staff
Increase development and training of staff through weekly check-ins and daily huddles.
Ensure that at least one custodian is groomed to take on the Facilities Manager role within 18 months.
80% of facilities requisitions are entered within 3 days of service
Work with approved vendors to ensure timely issuance of services.
Maintain budget accuracy by entering requisitions within the goal timeframe.
100% adherence to the IDEA Procurement Policy with zero violations.
95% customer satisfaction of maintenance work orders on Zendesk
Operate a clean and healthy campus that guarantees an enhanced learning environment.
Deploy team to efficiently resolve issues submitted.
Demonstrate reliability and responsibility through attendance, punctuality, and flexibility
Zero unexcused absences.
Consistent punctuality.
Ability to work long hours as needed to meet the mission goal.
Team and Family Characteristics
Believes and is committed to our mission that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly.
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.
Works through silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes.
Believes in education as a profession and holds ourselves to a high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Campus Custodians
About IDEA Public Schools At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high school lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on‑track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.
When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.
IDEA’s staff culture and belonging team uses our core values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all team and family members. Learn more about our commitment to core values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
To Apply Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377‑8000.
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