About this role
Assistant Manager, Facilities JOB DESCRIPTION LINK Join Special School District (SSD) as an Assistant Manager in Facilities, a leadership role that helps keep our schools and facilities safe, functional, and ready to support students and staff every day. Working alongside the Facilities Manager, you will help lead a skilled maintenance team, coordinate daily operations, and solve the challenges that come with caring for buildings used by thousands of students, employees, and visitors. Your ability to balance priorities, support your team, and keep projects moving will help ensure District facilities remain welcoming, dependable, and well-maintained. Behind every classroom, office, and learning space is a team committed to making sure the environment supports the important work happening inside, and you will play an essential role in that mission. The Assistant Manager works at our Distribution Center at 700 Fee Fee Rd, Maryland Heights, MO, 63043, Monday through Friday. Nights and weekends are occasionally required. Education and Experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in building maintenance required
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
• Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Awareness training required
• Forklift certification required
• Missouri Class E driver's license required
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Construction or General Industry Training Card or certificate required
Posting open until: 08/09/2026 Salary
• $75,000/year
Calendar
• 12-month position
Benefits
• Group benefit plans for medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Enrollment in Missouri Public School Retirement Systems
• Paid holidays
• 15 PTO days per year
• 20 vacation days accrued annually
• Employee assistance program
• Healthcare spending account
Special School District serves nearly 25,000 students and employs over 5,700 staff in St. Louis County. With core values of equity, commitment, and collaboration, the District's mission is to support and empower students of all learning abilities to excel to their greatest potential. SSD staff thrive in a culture deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Special School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. To request an ADA Accommodation, please contact our Director of ADA and Accessibility for Staff at 314-989-8299. For TTY, contact RelayMO711 or 1-800-735-2966.