Facilities Manager
Atlanta, GA - USA
Job Summary
Description
At The Childrens School (TCS) our community and curriculum intentionally reflect the world in which we fact our community is one of the most diverse among all of Atlantas and the nations independent schools. Our commitment to inclusion creates an environment where children and adults are free to be their authentic selves.
Our age 3 grade 8 students experience challenging academics embedded in a nurturing environment. Our innovative curriculum uses immersive play- and project-based learning to engage students connect them to the community around them and encourage them to make a positive impact on our ever-changing world.
The Childrens School seeks an experienced full-time Facilities Manager to start May 1 2026.
The Facilities Manager at The Childrens School (TCS) is responsible for maintaining School facilities and maintenance requests. Typical responsibilities of the job include facilities operations & building systems oversight contractor and vendor management project and capital repair management as well as transportation and security oversight.
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Minimum Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications
- 3 years experience in facilities management
- Valid drivers license
- Proficiency with mechanical skills standard tools and techniques
- Knowledge of plumbing electrical HVAC and other building systems
- Understanding of predictive and preventative maintenance scheduling
- Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Ability to manage vendors and safety compliance
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Keen attention to detail and efficiency in problem solving skills
- Knowledge of operating expenses and capital expenditures budgeting and cost-control techniques
- Proven ability to manage repairs installations and renovations from inception to completion within a budget
- Experience supervising maintenance technicians and janitorial staff
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Facilities Manager (CFM) or Facility Management Professional (FMP) certification
- Proficiency with SchoolDude
- Expert knowledge of emergency systems
- Knowledge of Verkada security system
The Childrens School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
We believe that in order for children to fully sensitively and effectively engage in their communities they must possess strong local cultural and global competence. To that end we learn from and enrich ourselves with multiple perspectives and welcome people of any country of origin culture disability ethnicity gender expression gender identity age physical appearance race religious choice family structure sex sexual orientation and socioeconomic status.
Compensation commensurate with experience. We welcome all persons to apply.
Required Experience:
Manager