Building Manager

Job Description

Salary: $38,047 $49,642 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Location:Washington, DC

Department:Operations

Employment Type:Full-time 12-month position

FLSA Status:Exempt

Reports to:Director of Operations

Salary Range: $38,047 $49,642 (commensurate with experience and qualifications)

Application Deadline:Open until filled

About Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter School

Breakthrough Montessori Public Charter Schools mission is to provide diverse families in Washington, DC, a public Montessori education designed to enable children to develop within themselves the power to shape their lives and the world around them.

Founded in 2016, Breakthrough Montessori is a public charter school in Washington, DC. We will serve 388 students in PK3 through grade 6. At Breakthrough Montessori PCS, we believe in the unbounded potential of all children. Students of all races, classes, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and backgrounds deserve a personalized education.

Our school is grounded in an institutional commitment to development, prevention, and community. We support humandevelopment through an uncompromising application of the time-tested Montessori instructional model. We support prevention through early learning, support and intervention, enabling us to quickly and effectively address learning challenges. Finally, we support the community through an intensive approach to family engagement.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is committed to equity in all areas of our schools work. We are a supportive environment that seeks to employ a diverse staff reflective of all genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is a coaching school; all team members receive and give coaching to support professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Under the guidance of the Director of Operations, the Building Manager is responsible for keeping the building and grounds in compliance and a good working order to maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The Building Manager is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient day-to-day facility operations, running preventative maintenance, handling vendors to provide building services, coordinating and managing security activities, and ensuring the facilities meet regulatory standards and codes.

This position is critical to the school's operation, and the duties are many and varied. Every classroom contains a refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave that may require periodic repair or maintenance. Each summer, the building manager will undertake painting, wall repairs, hanging items on walls, and pulling up or repairing flooring tiles as part of annual upkeep. Typical working hours are Monday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The Building Manager is a 12-month position. Typical working days are Monday-Friday with hours from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Responsibilities include the following:

School Safety

Maintain a safe, clean, and inviting school for students, visitors, and staff

Conducts and documents inspections of school facilities to evaluate the physical condition of buildings, equipment, and grounds

Ensure doors and keys are functional and available for every door

Ensure proper operation of building systems, including (not limited to) HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Life Safety Systems, hardware, security (including arming and disarming the building as needed), etc.

Receive, store, distribute, and inventory supplies, materials, water, and equipment

Strategically plan how to effectively utilize contract janitorial staff and facilities vendors to ensure the school is consistently clean and safe

Responsible for scheduling annual inspections for all relevant equipment with contracted vendors

Support school safety by serving as a crossing guard during the school year to provide a safe route for students and families, and student arrival and dismissal procedures

Attend to building emergencies outside of regular school hours

Maintain knowledge regarding methods of industrial cleaning, safety practices and procedures, and health standards and hazards

Assist in ensuring compliance with regulations

Take the lead on Inspection and Code Compliance (fire, elevator, boiler system, etc)

Maintain up-to-date building documentation and certifications (elevator, fire inspections, sprinkler inspections, etc.)

Ensure that the building is safe, inspect for indoor/outdoor cleanliness and maintenance issues, and assess internal temperatures

Vendor Management

As appropriate, solicit and analyze proposals from contractors to perform various repairs and special maintenance for recommendation to the Director of Operations

Check and verify completion of vendors' work aligned with original quotations and executed contracts

Assists in maintaining an up-to-date facility vendor contact list

Operate, maintain, and supervise custodial functions for either vendors or contractors

Direct vendors as necessary onsite to manage the repair and maintenance of building mechanical systems

Facilities and Supplies

Perform and oversee building and grounds maintenance

Hands-on, day-to-day operation of building systems with electrical and plumbing troubleshooting and minor repairs and maintenance

Maintain and organize equipment and related building supplies

Responsible for maintaining preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment and building systems in line with the building plan

Provide input on recommended maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications

Assist in moving furniture and items as needed for staff and special events

Responsible for disassembling defective equipment and repairing or replacing with the necessary parts

Advise school management when a repair requires major work from a maintenance contractor

Escort maintenance personnel to appropriate location for repairs

Organize package delivery personnel to the appropriate off-loading area(s) or personnel

Works with Director of Operations to determine priorities of action required for repairs and preventative maintenance, sanitation standards, and installations

Track and communicate the status of project requests to requestors and other interested parties to ensure timely feedback and accountability

Maintain manual and electronic documents, files, and records (inspection records, timesheet, work orders, and requisitions, supplies, chemical storage, crisis management data, security controls) to document activities and ensure an up-to-date reference

Ability to work overhead and climb ladders, crouched positions, basic carpentry skills, walk staircase and lift up to 80lbs

Support maintenance of classroom appliances (refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves) and coordinate repair as needed

Lead and complete summer facility tasks such as painting, wall repairs, hanging items on walls, and repairing or replacing tiles and flooring materials

Take out garbage and sweep. vacuum, and mop assigned rooms, bathrooms, and hallways

Maintain the main school kitchen and staff lounge by cleaning all areas, mopping, taking out

trash, cleaning out refrigerator once a week, before school breaks, holidays, and vacations

Take assigned trash to the dumpsters located outside the building

Work with the vended cleaning team to clean windows, spot clean doors and walls daily

Other

Attend and participate in Operations team meetings

Assist with meeting set up of tables, chairs, and AV equipment

Provide a schedule and procedure for laundry facilities

Review the facility work order database and update when jobs are completed

Be available for on-call facility issues on evenings, weekends, and as needed

Lift packages and other heavy materials and equipment

Remove snow and ice by shoveling, plowing, and/or sanding walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps before and during conditions

Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire, and grooming, and an effective work ethic

Required Competencies and Qualifications:

Have a firm commitment to upholding the schools mission and anti-bias/anti-racist pedagogy

Commitment to upholding the confidentiality of students and parents

Proven ability to work as a member of a diverse team of educators

Willingness to support and grow students with exceptional needs in the inquiry-based Montessori environment and learning model

Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals

Demonstrate the capacity for independent work with minimum supervision and flexibility

Ability to self-reflect on practices and be responsive to feedback

Ability to schedule and prioritize work independently

Commitment to continuous improvement and learning through professional development

Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and building codes

Excellent project management and negotiation skills

Good communication and customer service skills

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Must be on time every day and work a full 8-hour schedule on a regular basis

Education and Experience:

Minimum high school or GED required; Associate degree preferred

Montessori experience or willingness to learn about the method and support its implementation

Experience working with diverse populations of students, parents, and families

BOMA certification preferred

At least three years of experience as a building manager or in a similar role

Must have knowledge of building facilities such as plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other

building functions.

Must be able to work well with others as a part of a team, while exhibiting strong leadership

qualities.

Benefits:

We provide employees with a robust leave policy that includes:

Paid personal time off

Paid family leave (in addition to DC paid family leave)

Paid bereavement leave

Paid leave for the observation of a religious holiday

Breakthrough invests heavily in the professional development (PD) of our faculty through:

An individual professional development budget of $250/year to pursue additional PD opportunities;

Conference participation and

A Continuing Education grant program that provides grantees up to $20,000 to complete Montessori teacher training, an advanced degree or other license.

Other benefits include:

Health, dental, vision (Carefirst Blue Cross)

Retirement (Vanguard Retirement)

AFLAC

Long-term disability

Visit our website at for information on Breakthrough Montessori PCS, including more on employee benefits and our company culture.

Breakthrough Montessori PCS is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Full-time