Facilities Day Manager

Who We Are:

Eastside Prep is an independent school located in Kirkland, WA just five miles from Seattle. With more than 500 students in grades five through twelve, EPS seeks critical thinkers, responsible actors, compassionate leaders, and wise innovators to help us realize our vision and mission. We offer challenging and rewarding career opportunities in a collaborative and supportive environment. We provide competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision and disability insurance, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan. Our community of committed, creative and passionate people is ideal for those who value integrity and purposeful change. If you're looking for a community that values your individuality and expertise, Eastside Prep may be the right place for you.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working Manager leading a team of 3-4

• Manages and performs general maintenance -- landscape, facilities, custodial.

• Considers and suggests potential improvements to processes and deliverables

• Upholds best practices of department through regular training and reporting system

• Ensures Facility Standards for safety, cleanliness and repairs are satisfied

• Has working knowledge of access control, alarm, elevator, fire and life-safety systems

• Manages all inspections of facility systems by outside vendors

• Manages tasks for work orders through CMMS (EPS Maintenance Management System)

• Performs routine inspections and maintenance and documents via CMMS

• Manages transportation dispatch of bus fleet

• Manages outside transportation vendor to assist with special events, field trips and daily school routes

• Trades/vendor management of all HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevator equipment and systems

• Ensures classrooms and spaces are properly set for students and staff daily

• Collaborates with admins and school community regarding special event setups

• Manages details of events -- timing setup and tear down, door lock schedules and event needed resources

• Proactively identifies gaps and potential conflict in planning stage meetings with event stakeholders

• Liaises school’s needs with department resources while assisting to meet common goals

• Protects interests of school by identifying potential safety risks

• Works with department Director to complete special projects

• Assists with emergency preparedness drills and safety programs

• Performs regular reviews for shift team members

• Backup driver in emergent situations

• Leads by example and performs manual labor as the job requires

• General building maintenance of mechanical hardware and campus

• Creates work lists for team during holiday breaks

• Works collaboratively with  team members to balance and adjust PTO for coverage on school days

• Mitigates ebbs and flows of seasons by trouble shooting blocked drains, snow days and downed tree branches

• Manages traffic flow during special events, daily student pickup and drop off

• Is a positive ambassador for EPS – communicates positively about EPS internally and externally

• Proactively works to create and maintain positive, professional relationships throughout the community

• Demonstrates professionalism through words, actions and appearance

• Brings up topics of importance in real-time

• Supports EPS mission through executing department mission

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 3+ years experience in landscape, facilities, custodial, general maintenance, trades and/or four-year college degree in applicable fields preferred
• Demonstrated ability in leading a team preferred
• Strong people skills: ability to work around students of varying ages, faculty, parents, and other team members
• Demonstrated ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to collaborate with faculty and staff
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes and work with team for solutions

Credentials and Experience

• Must have valid Washington State Driver License and a clean driving record

• CDL Class B a plus
• Facilities Management credential a plus
• Certification for equipment, safety and building operations is a plus.
• Willingness to pursue certifications and facilities education is desirable

Compensation:

$68,500 to $83,500
EPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our faculty, staff, and their families.

o    Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (based on FTE)
o    Health Savings Account (HSA)
o    Access to Walk-In Medical Clinics
o    Health Care Spending Account
o    Dependent Care Spending Account
o    Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
o    School Dining Hall Stipend (breakfast and lunch)
o    Public Transportation Pass
o    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
o    Financial Wellness Programs
o    Paid Time Off – Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Jury/Witness Duty
o    Vacation Pay for Staff
o    Parental Leave
o    Life and Disability Insurance
o    Professional Development Opportunities
o    Optional Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity Insurance

If interested, please click here EPS Facilities Day Manager or visit the employment page of our website (https://www.eastsideprep.org/who-we-are/employment/) and fill out the online application form, upload your resume and cover letter indicating why you are interested in and qualified for this position.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.
Thank you for your interest in Eastside Prep and this position!