Director of Facilities & Safety

Our Mission: We are driven by our mission to foster hope in God by closing the achievement gap and preparing our students for college and beyond. We are fueled by our love for God and his care for every one of our students which motivates us to get better every day. Hope Academy serves over 690 students with the objective of reaching 1200 students. Join our team of mission-driven brothers and sisters to work hard, do good, and make a difference.

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Very Important: Before applying please read and carefully review our Mission & Values as well as our Faith & Life Covenant, and our Guiding Principles about Cultural Harmony. All board members, faculty and staff are joining a covenant community in serving here at Hope Academy.

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Hope Academy is seeking a mission-driven Director of Facilities & Safety to lead the day-to-day maintenance and operational support of our campus. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on making sure our school buildings are clean, functional, and ready to serve our students, staff, and families. You’ll manage maintenance work (like fixing sinks, toilets, furniture and equipment), oversee facility cleaning, coordinate space-use projects (painting, carpet, summer repair work), and lead our facilities and safety staff.

Job Details

• Oversee daily facility, equipment, and vehicle maintenance and repairs, including minor plumbing, furniture, and finish work.
• Ensure overnight cleaning vendors maintain consistent, high-quality standards.
• Plan and coordinate campus space projects—painting, carpet replacement, room setups, and summer turnover.
• Manage relationships and contracts with vendors for maintenance, repair, and small project work.
• Lead and support the facilities and safety team; assign tasks, supervise schedules, and build team accountability.
• Oversee safety staff and help implement safety procedures and emergency preparedness plans.
• Manage maintenance calendars, work order systems, and preventative maintenance routines.
• Monitor and maintain the facilities budget; identify cost-saving strategies and purchasing needs.
• Collaborate with leadership on campus planning and space utilization needs.
• Collaborate with our Property Management company who is responsible for the building structures and systems required to operate the entire property including the HVAC heating/cooling/plumbing systems, roofing, overall campus security, and groundskeeping.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in facilities, maintenance, or operations—preferably in a school or nonprofit setting.
• Strong leadership and team management skills; experience supervising maintenance and/or safety personnel.
• Comfortable performing and/or overseeing light repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Proven ability to manage projects, schedules, and outside vendors.
• Familiarity with safety standards, compliance, and school security planning.
• Effective communicator who can coordinate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of facilities software, calendars, and MS Office is preferred.
• Certifications in OSHA, facilities management, or safety a plus.

Compensation

• Salary range $75,000 - $90,000 commensurate with experience.
• Generous benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, retirement match, and professional development opportunities.
• High job satisfaction, working with incredible like-minded colleagues who make an impact on the staff, students, and families of Hope Academy every day.

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Why Hope Academy?

At Hope Academy, our mission is to foster hope in God in the hearts of inner-city youth by providing a remarkable, Christ-centered education. As Director of Facilities & Safety, you’ll directly support that mission by ensuring our students have a clean, safe, and welcoming environment to learn and grow every day.

This role is ideal for a servant-hearted, skilled problem-solver who desires to find purposeful work in supporting students, teachers, and families through operational excellence. You won’t just manage abuilding—you’ll help create the physical environment where lives are transformed.

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