ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

PUC National is a non-profit organization that serves to promote, support, benefit, replicate, and carry out the purposes and mission of Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools.

We have a contractual relationship with Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools to provide a variety of support services to the schools in NE Los Angeles and the NE San Fernando Valley. This includes, but is not limited to Finance, Human Resources, Operations, IT and Data Management, facilities identification and acquisition, fundraising, grant management, college access, alumni relations, charter development and renewal, and compliance.

THE TEAM MEMBER WE ARE SEARCHING FOR

The ideal Facilities Manager believes in and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC National and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, and collaboration to ensure schools’ success across the organization.

Under the supervision of Director of Facilities, the Facilities Manager plans, organizes, directs, and administers the maintenance functions of all PUC Schools. The Facilities Manager ensures efficient and cost- effective departmental operations, supervises, trains, directs the work, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel. The Facilities Manager is responsible for long range planning operations, emergency services, hazardous material management, and all aspects of public works projects. The Facilities Manager assists the Director of Facilities in facility master planning, analysis, research, and construction.

What you’ll need to accomplish:

• Assist with the maintenance, custodial services, grounds keeping, and warehousing of all PUC Schools
• Supervise special projects related to buildings, and grounds as assigned by the Director of Facilities
• Support with the development, maintenance, and training of personnel on Emergency Response Plans for PUC Schools and PUC National
• Support with the development, maintenance, and training of personnel on School Safety Plans
• Support and monitor the implementation of traffic management plans for school sites
• Create reports on service levels and the status of pending projects
• Work collaboratively with the PUC National staff, PUC Schools CEO, and school staff
• Support with the inspection of buildings and grounds and confer with site administrators on needed maintenance, repairs, and modernization activities
• Interpret plans for and meet with contractors and subcontractors; maintain records and prepare reports
• Support with the development and maintenance of high standards for all departmental services and support with monitoring to ensure accountability
• Check and inspect work done by contractors to ensure compliance with PUC expectations and state standards, specifications and with building codes
• Support with the preparation, submission, and monitoring of budgets for maintenance
• Ensure safety standards are followed and actively seek innovative, proactive solutions for preventing accidents to reduce injuries and claims
• Support with filings and permit clearance with the offices of Department of Building and Safety in the City of L.A. (LADBS), Division of the State Architect, and all other governmental agencies related to school construction; general obligation bond; Department of Industrial Relations
• Support with the home office repair needs
• Support with maintaining inventory of supplies and storage
• Review plans and specifications for maintenance work, construction, and modernization projects
• Assist with Requests for Proposals (RFP) and vendor selection process in accordance with PUC's policies and procedures
• Support with reviewing and coordinating work orders, schedules, and material ordering for the department
• Visit school grounds and interface with school personnel as needed
• Maintain necessary records and files
• Maintain accurate Financial Records & Credit Card Logs
• Support with security systems for all schools including alarms
• Requisition materials
• Be available in case of emergencies 24-hours a day
• Be available to work outside of normal workdays and office hours to supervise projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
• Able to learn, interpret, and administer school district policies, law, rules and regulations; policies and procedures, agreements; and apply these in relation to school operations; apply and explain rules and regulations
• Manage and complete numerous functions and tasks simultaneously
• Able to prepare and present clear and concise reports
• Able to train and provide work direction to others
• Able to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
• Periodically attend evening meetings; travel within and out of District to attend meetings
• Must be flexible and team-oriented
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work
• Regular attendance, dependability, and punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

Compensation & Benefits:

• This is a full-time exempt, salaried position
• Our benefits include:
  • Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision and additional voluntary benefits
  • 403b Retirement Plan with an annual contribution equal to 5%
  • Paid Time Off
  • Ongoing Professional Development

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an incumbent. An incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Institution and its employees.

PUC National is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.