Facilities Operations Manager

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

River Oaks Baptist Church and School is seeking an experienced Facilities Operations Manager to assist the Director of Facilities in daily operations maintenance and long-term planning of our campus facilities. This exempt supervisory position reports to the Associate Head of School for Operations and the Director of Facilities and assists in providing leadership to maintenance and custodial staff vendors and contractors and supports capital and construction projects. A strong Christian faith and a genuine desire to serve within a Christian school environment are required.

Qualified candidates have demonstrated leadership experience managing people processes and projects in facilities operations or maintenance. They are highly organized analytical and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities effectively with knowledge of building systems building automation software and facilities management best practices. Strong communication skills are essential as the role requires collaboration with staff vendors and administration. The ideal candidate is self-motivated detail-oriented and able to exercise independent judgment and discretion in operational decision-making. Bilingual candidates (Spanish) are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in providing day-to-day leadership and oversight of building and grounds maintenance staff custodial staff and independent contractors; assist with staff scheduling work prioritization and performance accountability.
Coordinate with the Director of Facility assistant to execute campus facility requests and help oversee the work order process while ensuring timely and effective resolution.
Plan schedule and oversee preventive maintenance programs for all campus systems including HVAC electrical plumbing roofing finishes landscaping safety monitoring and building automation systems.
Administer and assist in the oversight of third-party facilities systems and software including HVAC controls CMMS platforms and work order systems (e.g. SchoolDude).
Assist in managing vendor relationships related to cleaning services maintenance contracts and specialty services; monitor performance and service quality.
Support the Director of Facilities in planning and executing new construction renovation and capital improvement projects ensuring alignment with campus standards coordinate logistics with general contractors and subcontractors.
Assist in ensuring compliance with local state and federal regulatory requirements including workplace safety standards; coordinate required inspections and corrective actions.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to facility-related emergencies outside normal business hours as needed coordinate with appropriate internal leadership and emergency services.
Contribute to the development and execution of long-term maintenance operational and capital planning strategies.
Provide leadership support for facilities services related to church and school events.
Assist the Director of Facilities in the oversight of maintenance records compliance documentation and operational reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of campus operations.

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Associates degree in Facilities Management Engineering Construction Management or a related field preferred; 3 5 years of equivalent professional experience in facilities operations skilled trades or building maintenance will be considered in place of formal education.
Working knowledge of building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing life safety and building automation systems.
Strong leadership organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage vendors and support daily campus operations.
Effective communicator who works well with faculty staff students and families; bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Commitment to professionalism and service within a Christian school environment supporting the mission and values of the School.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with CMMS platforms and building automation systems (e.g. HVAC controls SchoolDude).
Knowledge of local state and federal safety and regulatory compliance.
Project management skills for construction or capital improvement projects.
Vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
Ability to develop and execute operational strategies and preventive maintenance programs.

Required Experience:

Manager

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in providing day-to-day leadership and oversight of building and grounds maintenance staff custodial staff and independent contractors; assist with staff scheduling work prioritization and performance accountability.
Coordinate with the Director of Facility assistant to execute campus facility requests and help oversee the work order process while ensuring timely and effective resolution.
Plan schedule and oversee preventive maintenance programs for all campus systems including HVAC electrical plumbing roofing finishes landscaping safety monitoring and building automation systems.
Administer and assist in the oversight of third-party facilities systems and software including HVAC controls CMMS platforms and work order systems (e.g. SchoolDude).
Assist in managing vendor relationships related to cleaning services maintenance contracts and specialty services; monitor performance and service quality.
Support the Director of Facilities in planning and executing new construction renovation and capital improvement projects ensuring alignment with campus standards coordinate logistics with general contractors and subcontractors.
Assist in ensuring compliance with local state and federal regulatory requirements including workplace safety standards; coordinate required inspections and corrective actions.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to facility-related emergencies outside normal business hours as needed coordinate with appropriate internal leadership and emergency services.
Contribute to the development and execution of long-term maintenance operational and capital planning strategies.
Provide leadership support for facilities services related to church and school events.
Assist the Director of Facilities in the oversight of maintenance records compliance documentation and operational reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of campus operations.

Qualifications:

Bachelors or Associates degree in Facilities Management Engineering Construction Management or a related field preferred; 3 5 years of equivalent professional experience in facilities operations skilled trades or building maintenance will be considered in place of formal education.
Working knowledge of building systems including HVAC electrical plumbing life safety and building automation systems.
Strong leadership organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage vendors and support daily campus operations.
Effective communicator who works well with faculty staff students and families; bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Commitment to professionalism and service within a Christian school environment supporting the mission and values of the School.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with CMMS platforms and building automation systems (e.g. HVAC controls SchoolDude).
Knowledge of local state and federal safety and regulatory compliance.
Project management skills for construction or capital improvement projects.
Vendor management and contract negotiation experience.
Ability to develop and execute operational strategies and preventive maintenance programs.

Required Experience:

Manager