About Primer
Primer is a growing network of K8 schools restoring the timeless foundations of American education. Inspired by the original teaching primers that shaped a nation of readers thinkers and builders our schools begin with what has always worked and build for what lies ahead. Close-knit learning environments. Skilled educators. A culture that takes kids seriously as learners and leaders.
Primers shaped the first 200 years of American children. Primer will ready them for the next.
About the Role
Primer is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to support day-to-day operations across our five San Antonio campuses and one Phoenix-area campus. This execution-focused role serves as the primary coordinator for maintenance vendor scheduling inspections and facilities administration. Youll be a key operational partner to campus leaders and HQ teams ensuring facilities issues are resolved quickly and campuses remain safe functional and up to our quality standards.
This is a coordination and operations role not a maintenance technician positionrepairs and trade work are conducted by third-party vendors.
Responsibilities
Serve as first point of contact for campus-level facilities issues; intake prioritize and track maintenance and repair requests through our ticketing platform
Coordinate routine preventive and reactive maintenance (HVAC electrical plumbing general repairs) and support minor campus improvements furniture moves and space reconfigurations
Schedule and coordinate third-party vendors and service providers including requesting and comparing quotes and verifying completion and quality of work
Maintain vendor documentation including W-9s insurance certificates and service agreements
Schedule and complete local inspections and walkthroughs (fire health licensing landlord); track inspection findings corrective actions and follow-up items
Ensure required safety equipment signage and documentation are in place and maintained including proactive maintenance of HVAC fire riser fire extinguisher and AED systems
Maintain appropriate ticket resolution times and submit purchase requests work orders and facilities-related invoices in partnership with Accounts Payable
Maintain organized records for service logs warranties permits and equipment; support standardization of facilities workflows as Primer scales
Conduct pre-launch inspections for new campuses alongside General Managers and Real Estate teams evaluating facilities against compliance standards
Provide on-site coordination support during new campus launches including arranging movers receiving deliveries and assisting campus staff
What were looking for
Prior experience in facilities management property management or operations within an educational healthcare or highly-regulated environment
Familiarity with or willingness to learn facility compliance with municipal rules and regulations (e.g. preparing for city health inspections renewing certificates of use)
Based in the San Antonio area with consistent access to a vehicle and valid drivers license; role requires frequent commutes between San Antonio campuses and quarterly visits to Phoenix
Comfortable working in active K8 school environments with regular on-campus presence during school hours including professional interactions around students
Ability to safely conduct light lifting activities (<20 pounds) and support occasional physical tasks such as relocating packages or furniture
Why this role may not be a fit
If youre seeking a hands-on maintenance or trade work positionthis role coordinates third-party technicians rather than performing repairs directly
If you prefer a remote or primarily desk-based rolethis position requires frequent on-site presence across multiple campuses and regular travel within San Antonio
If youre uncomfortable working in active school environments with children present throughout the workday
If you are not able or willing to travel between campuses on short notice
If you prefer specialized focus over varietythis role requires juggling multiple priorities across vendor management compliance and operational support
Primer is a mission-first company. We believe our mission is the highest-leverage way we can create positive service of that we keep work centered on mission execution and avoid social or political activism at work thats unrelated to the mission. If that energizes you wed love to see you apply.
Required Experience:
IC
About PrimerPrimer is a growing network of K8 schools restoring the timeless foundations of American education. Inspired by the original teaching primers that shaped a nation of readers thinkers and builders our schools begin with what has always worked and build for what lies ahead. Close-knit lear...
About Primer
Primer is a growing network of K8 schools restoring the timeless foundations of American education. Inspired by the original teaching primers that shaped a nation of readers thinkers and builders our schools begin with what has always worked and build for what lies ahead. Close-knit learning environments. Skilled educators. A culture that takes kids seriously as learners and leaders.
Primers shaped the first 200 years of American children. Primer will ready them for the next.
About the Role
Primer is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to support day-to-day operations across our five San Antonio campuses and one Phoenix-area campus. This execution-focused role serves as the primary coordinator for maintenance vendor scheduling inspections and facilities administration. Youll be a key operational partner to campus leaders and HQ teams ensuring facilities issues are resolved quickly and campuses remain safe functional and up to our quality standards.
This is a coordination and operations role not a maintenance technician positionrepairs and trade work are conducted by third-party vendors.
Responsibilities
Serve as first point of contact for campus-level facilities issues; intake prioritize and track maintenance and repair requests through our ticketing platform
Coordinate routine preventive and reactive maintenance (HVAC electrical plumbing general repairs) and support minor campus improvements furniture moves and space reconfigurations
Schedule and coordinate third-party vendors and service providers including requesting and comparing quotes and verifying completion and quality of work
Maintain vendor documentation including W-9s insurance certificates and service agreements
Schedule and complete local inspections and walkthroughs (fire health licensing landlord); track inspection findings corrective actions and follow-up items
Ensure required safety equipment signage and documentation are in place and maintained including proactive maintenance of HVAC fire riser fire extinguisher and AED systems
Maintain appropriate ticket resolution times and submit purchase requests work orders and facilities-related invoices in partnership with Accounts Payable
Maintain organized records for service logs warranties permits and equipment; support standardization of facilities workflows as Primer scales
Conduct pre-launch inspections for new campuses alongside General Managers and Real Estate teams evaluating facilities against compliance standards
Provide on-site coordination support during new campus launches including arranging movers receiving deliveries and assisting campus staff
What were looking for
Prior experience in facilities management property management or operations within an educational healthcare or highly-regulated environment
Familiarity with or willingness to learn facility compliance with municipal rules and regulations (e.g. preparing for city health inspections renewing certificates of use)
Based in the San Antonio area with consistent access to a vehicle and valid drivers license; role requires frequent commutes between San Antonio campuses and quarterly visits to Phoenix
Comfortable working in active K8 school environments with regular on-campus presence during school hours including professional interactions around students
Ability to safely conduct light lifting activities (<20 pounds) and support occasional physical tasks such as relocating packages or furniture
Why this role may not be a fit
If youre seeking a hands-on maintenance or trade work positionthis role coordinates third-party technicians rather than performing repairs directly
If you prefer a remote or primarily desk-based rolethis position requires frequent on-site presence across multiple campuses and regular travel within San Antonio
If youre uncomfortable working in active school environments with children present throughout the workday
If you are not able or willing to travel between campuses on short notice
If you prefer specialized focus over varietythis role requires juggling multiple priorities across vendor management compliance and operational support
Primer is a mission-first company. We believe our mission is the highest-leverage way we can create positive service of that we keep work centered on mission execution and avoid social or political activism at work thats unrelated to the mission. If that energizes you wed love to see you apply.
Required Experience:
IC
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