Facilities and Maintenance Manager at Maya Angelou Schools and See Forever Foundation SY 26 - 27

The Organization

Maya empowers opportunity and justice-involved youth to transform the trajectory of their lives. We do this by engaging each of our scholars in a restorative, relevant school experience that prioritizes personalized academic support, well-being, and preparation for the post-Maya pathway of their choice. With an education in our network of schools, our scholars will do more than succeed — they will thrive!

If you are interested in learning more about See Forever, please visit our website at www.seeforever.org.

The Touchstone

At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful, and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.

Position Overview 

Under the direction of the Director of Administration and Operations, the Facilities and Maintenance Manager is responsible for all building maintenance needs and day-to-day operation and performance of building systems, for the Maya Angelou Schools and the See Forever Foundation’s main building, located at 5600 East Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20009. The Facilities and Maintenance Manager will also be responsible for the building maintenance needs of the organization's six residential houses, located throughout Ward 7.

In this role, the Facilities and Maintenance Manager ensures that all facilities are safe, clean, compliant, and supportive of a trauma-informed, student-centered learning environment. Serving opportunity youth and adult learners, the Facilities and Maintenance Manager plays a critical role in maintaining spaces that reflect dignity, respect, and high expectations, while overseeing building operations, preventative maintenance, safety compliance, and vendor coordination across assigned campuses. This work ensures alignment with public charter school regulations and the organization’s mission.

Responsibilities 

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Facilities Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee daily maintenance and operations of school buildings, including classrooms, offices, common areas, and specialized program spaces 

• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance plan to minimize disruptions to instruction 
• Perform and/or coordinate repairs related to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems 
• Maintain work order systems and ensure timely resolution of requests 
• Monitor equipment inventory and place orders when necessary
• Monitor key systems to ensure proper functionality

Safety, Compliance & Risk Maintenance

• Ensure compliance with District of Columbia regulations, public charter school requirements, and applicable building codes 
• Support adherence to oversight expectations from entities such as the DC Public Charter School Board 
• Conduct routine safety inspections and address hazards immediately 
• Maintain documentation for fire safety, inspections, and occupancy requirements 
• Monitor and maintain the security cameras, fob, and Dieken systems 
• Install or oversee the installation of critical system upgrades
• Train operations leaders on new and existing building access systems, including but not limited to security cameras, alarms, fob readers, and HVAC systems

Policies and Procedures

• Work alongside the Director of Administration and Operations to implement building operational policies and procedures for mission-critical functions, such as building emergency planning and other forms of physical plant support

Custodial & Environmental Standards

• Supervise custodial staff and ensure high standards of cleanliness and sanitation 
• Oversee cleaning protocols that support student health and wellness 
• Manage pest control, waste disposal, and recycling programs 
• Ensure facilities remain welcoming,