FY25-26 SCHOOL MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Job DetailsJob Location: Vaughn Central - Pacoima, CA 91331Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $72,765.00 - $87,707.00 Salary/yearJob Category: ClassifiedJOB TITLE: School Maintenance Manager STATUS: Full Time, Exempt REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer   ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Vaughn Next Century Learning Center (“Vaughn”), located in Pacoima, is a large urban public school within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Since the early 1970s, low student achievement had been a pattern. In 1993, tired of being helpless and hopeless, Vaughn became the first conversion charter school in the nation and was authorized by LAUSD. The charter was renewed most recently in 2018. Vaughn has over 25 years of experience as a successful independent charter school serving the district’s low-income students. This previously failing elementary public school is now a full-service, community-based, TK-12th charter school that assures all students are college/career ready, digitally literate, and globally competent.    POSITION OVERVIEW Vaughn Next Century Learning Center is seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Manager to lead the upkeep and maintenance of our seven school facilities. This role is essential to ensuring that all Vaughn campuses remain safe, clean, and fully operational for students, staff, and families. The Maintenance Manager will oversee day-to-day maintenance needs, develop long-term maintenance plans, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and building regulations. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the physical learning environment and supporting the overall success of our school community.   PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Facility Maintenance Oversee daily maintenance operations across all school sites, ensuring timely response to maintenance issues. Develop and manage a preventive maintenance plan for all facilities and equipment. Conduct regular inspections of campuses to identify and address safety hazards, structural concerns, or compliance issues. Using common hand tools and operating simple power tools in installation, maintenance, repair, and refinishing work.   Disassembling and assembling, cleaning and sanding, and otherwise preparing equipment, fixtures, or appliances.   Installs and secures office machines and electronic equipment.   Repairs, assembles, installs, school equipment and furniture.   Installs, maintains and makes minor repairs to a variety of blinds, windows, light fixtures, air filters, etc.    Ensure all mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) are functioning efficiently and receive routine servicing.   Vendor & Contractor Management Solicit, review, and manage contracts with vendors for services such as pest control, HVAC, and other facility-related needs. First contact for school alarm systems - set up passcodes, conduct and coordinate routine and required inspections and system testing Ensure vendors meet safety, quality, and timeliness standards. Monitor contractor performance and ensure work is completed to specifications and within budget.   Compliance & Safety Ensure all school sites are compliant with local, state, and federal regulations, including fire, building, and health codes. Support schools during inspections, permitting processes, and audits. Maintain records of repairs, inspections, warranties, and permits.   Budgeting & Planning Work with the School Operations Manager to develop and manage the facilities maintenance budget. Track spending and forecast future maintenance needs and capital improvements. Recommend cost-saving strategies and long-term improvement plans for facility upkeep. QualificationsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in facilities maintenance required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in facilities management, construction management, or related field preferred. Experience managing multiple sites and coordinating third-party vendors required. Strong knowledge of building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and safety standards. Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and maintenance instructions. Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and maintenance tracking systems preferred.   SALARY AND BENEFITS $72,765 - $87,707 per year 225 days of work per year 10 Sick Days per year (accrued on a per payroll basis) Eligible for competitive health benefits (medical, dental, vision) 100% employer covered life insurance 100% employer covered long-term disability insurance Access to Vaughn Perks, an employee benefits hub with access to discounts and services   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Upon receiving an offer of employment:  Must pass a criminal background check (Live Scan) with the Department of Justice (DOJ)  Must provide a Tuberculosis skin test (Mantoux) clearance within 60 days of employment Will be assigned mandated state training to be completed prior to the first day of employment    Vaughn Next Century Learning Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected basis under the law. Equal opportunity shall be provided to all employees and applicants in every aspect of personnel policy and practice. Vaughn does not discriminate against persons with disabilities who, with reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.