About this role
About Us: Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus. At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life. At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.
POSITION OVERVIEWThe FPA Facilities Maintenance Manager is responsible for maintaining our schools' and network offices' overall cleanliness and functionality. This position reports directly to the campus-based Dean of Operations. The right candidate understands that their ownership over the appearance of our buildings is paramount as excellence is the expectation at Freedom Prep. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSMaintains professional and transparent work calendarMaintains and adjusts daily work schedule aligned to school priorities and facility needsConducts daily, time-stamped facility walk-throughs to ensure facility integrityEnsures the exterior is ready for the school community each dayEnsures all interior items (plumbing, lights, HVAC) are in working order each dayCoordinates with maintenance specialists to solve problems quickly and efficientlySupports school-based delivery and storage of large items (i.e., furniture)Assembles and repairs school furniture itemsCompletes small facility repairs as needed, including light carpentry and painting Organizes tables, chairs, and other supplies for school special eventsSupports extra-curricular activities that require specific facility needsSupports evening events based on facility needsAdapts schedule to ensure the school is ready for the next day after evening eventsResponds to emergency cleaning needs as they ariseMaintains healthy, safe, inviting learning and working environment for the school communityEnsures the facility is ready for all cyclical building inspections (fire, health, etc.)Maintains inventory of all major facility items (i.e., furniture, non-academic resources)Maintains log of all major facility compliance needs with the support of the Director of Operations (DOO)Responds to facility needs given weather conditionsCommunicates proactively with others; responds immediately to real-time facility needsParticipates in regular facilities team meetingsAttends to other needs as requested by the DOO and Head of School PHYSICAL DEMANDSDexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment. Standing and walking for extended periods of time. Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform custodial duties. Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner. Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds. Occasional bending, kneeling, and crouching. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.Climbing ladders and working from varying heights as necessary. HAZARDSWorking with chemicals, tools, and powered machinery. Possible contact with blood borne pathogens and /or bodily fluids. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSGED or High School DiplomaReliable transportation Must be able to lift and carry at least 25 lbsStrong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skillsPast success at being a “jack of all trades” capable of doing everything from power washing to minor electrical work, minor plumbing work, minor sheetrock repairs, and painting PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAssociate’s degree or certified in HVAC, plumbing and/or electricalKnowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions in a school setting, Knowledge of local, state, and national building codes, Knowledge of local and state mechanical and electrical codes, Ability to read and interpret instructions, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, and manufacturers’ manuals