Facilities Supervisor

Compensation: $40.00/hr. - $50.00/hr.

Status: Full-time Non-Exempt (Year-Round)

Location: Richmond CA

When you join Making Waves Academy...

You are choosing a career focused on impact safety and community. As the Facilities Supervisor you will lead the operational integrity of our expansive 20.25-acre campus (approx. 304000 sq. ft.). This isnt just about managing real estateits about ensuring a safe fully compliant and high-functioning environment where our educational mission thrives.

You will blend high-level strategic oversight with decisive hands-on action. From leading our custodial team and managing essential infrastructure vendors to serving as our frontline Incident Commander during emergencies your work keeps our community secure and operational.

What youll be doing...

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Leading and evaluating a high-performing custodial and maintenance team.
• Building schedules and coverage models to guarantee 24/7 campus support for building usage and special academy events.
• Utilizing a digital ticketing system (CMMS) to prioritize track and resolve facilities requests.
• Conducting physical walkthroughs of the 20.25-acre campus to identify hazards assess maintenance needs and eliminate security vulnerabilities.
• Managing campus transitions office/classroom relocations and the upkeep registration and safe operation of school support vehicles.

Safety Crisis & Risk Management

• Evaluating updating and executing critical compliance frameworks including our Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP) and Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP).
• Scheduling conducting and documenting mandatory safety drills (fire earthquake lockdown) for all staff.
• Acting as the immediate first responder and Incident Commander for campus emergencies or critical medical incidents.
• Ensuring 100% operational readiness of all life-safety systems (AEDs alarms fire extinguishers).

Vendor Management & Compliance Integration

• Serving as the primary point of contact for specialized contractors (HVAC landscaping pest control security).
• Ensuring unwavering campus alignment with OSHA Cal/OSHA ADA and municipal fire code standards.

What were looking for...

Youll need to have:

• 4 years of experience in facilities maintenance commercial property management or operations.
• 2 years of direct supervisory experience.
• Proven experience handling contractor relations and vendor bid evaluations (e.g. HVAC security or trades).
• Working knowledge of asset management digital tools or work order ticketing systems (CMMS).
• Demonstrated capability to remain calm structured and authoritative under pressure during high-stress emergency situations.
• Willingness to work occasional overtime.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.

Even better if you have:

• An Associates or Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
• Prior facilities or operations management experience within an educational environment (K-12 or higher ed) a large corporate campus or a public facility.
• A deep-rooted record of service and a visible passion for community engagement and the wellbeing of others.

Why Making Waves Academy

We are driven by our mission core values and an unwavering commitment to our students. Beyond the technical demands of your role you will be a vital pillar of the MWA communityparticipating in school spirit supporting campus events and ensuring our physical spaces reflect our standard of excellence.