Executive Director, Facilities & Operations

Edkey Inc.
Mesa, AZ
Job Details

Description

Facilities and Maintenance

  • Manage all aspects of facilities, including maintenance, repairs, janitorial services, landscaping, and utility systems.
  • Oversee preventative maintenance schedules and vendor contracts.
  • Lead short- and long-term facility planning, including space utilization and capital improvements.
  • Respond to facility emergencies and ensure minimal disruption to school operations.

School Operations & Logistics

  • Develop and manage systems and procedures for daily school operations, including arrival/dismissal, meal service, and custodial schedules.
  • Support leadership with logistics for events, testing, and emergency drills.
  • Serve as a point of contact for all third-party vendors and service providers.
  • Supervision and oversight, Food Service.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

  • Implement and oversee safety and security procedures, emergency response protocols, and drills.
  • Ensure school facilities meet all local, state, and federal health and safety standards, including ADA and OSHA compliance.
  • Maintain facility documentation, inspection records, permits, and authorizer reports.
  • Coordinate risk management plans, including insurance and incident reporting.

Transportation

  • Manage or oversee student transportation services, including contracts, routing, scheduling, and vehicle safety compliance.

Procurement & Budget Management

  • Develop and manage the annual operations and facilities budget in alignment with school priorities.
  • Oversee procurement of equipment, furniture, supplies, and services in compliance with school financial policies.
  • Track and report spending, savings opportunities, and cost-control strategies.

Leadership & Collaboration

  • Supervise operations and custodial team members; develop performance goals and provide training and support.
  • Serve on the school leadership team and contribute to strategic planning and campus development initiatives.
  • Partner with instructional leaders, finance, HR, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless school operations.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facilities Management, Public Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of operations, facilities, or project management experience—preferably in a school, nonprofit, or charter network.
  • Strong understanding of compliance requirements, safety standards, and facilities systems.
  • Demonstrated experience managing contractors, facilities projects, or capital improvements.
  • Ability to respond to emergencies and resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Preferred

  • Experience working in a charter or K–12 public school setting.
  • Familiarity with charter school authorizer compliance and reporting requirements.
  • Working knowledge of [what software or platforms should the candidate have?]….

Key Skills

  • High level of initiative and accountability
  • Strong organizational and project management abilities
  • Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
  • Solutions-oriented and adaptable under pressure

Working Conditions

  • Requires occasional evening/weekend hours and on-call availability for emergencies.
  • May involve physical activity including lifting, climbing ladders, or extended walking on school grounds.
Posted 2025-09-23

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