Facilities Manager

Organization Overview Excel Academy is a network of 5 schools in Massachusetts and Rhode Island that prepares students in grades 5-12 to succeed in high school and college and engage productively in their communities. The majority of our 1,700 students identify as Latino or Hispanic and will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Families choose Excel because our students consistently outperform their peers in growth and achievement and are 5x more likely to graduate from college. At Excel, we believe that every student—regardless of race, zip code, or economic status - deserves access to a free, high quality holistic education. During their middle school journey with us, students grow at a pace faster than most peers in their state. This is possible through a combination of high expectations, rigorous instruction, and individualized support. At our nationally ranked high school, students achieve at the highest level and are poised for success in their chosen college or career path. About our Team Everyday, our team members choose to be positive, drive their own growth, uplift one another, and hold the highest possible beliefs for what students can achieve.   About the RoleThe Facility Manager is critical to the successful management and maintenance of Excel Academy Charter School’s Facility. This person is responsible for Excel Academy’s campus in East Boston. This person is responsible for managing the safety, maintenance, and regulatory compliance. This position oversees many outsourced contractors and works closely with the Dean of Operations at the school. Typical daily hours are Monday through Friday from 6am to 3pm. Additionally, this role is an on-call role that will require some evening and weekend hours.  The ideal candidate will be proficient in facility and property management; will be comfortable with both office and field work; will be self-directed; and will have strong multi-tasking abilities, organizational skills, and communication skills.  Start Date: January 2026 Your ImpactResponsibilities of the Facility Manager will include but are not limited to: Property Management for School:

• Receive and respond to all school-related work orders in a quick, professional, and results-oriented manner. Communicate proactively with school around unresolved issues and expected resolution.
• Diagnose and resolve facility problems (e.g. leaks, popping tiles, broken windows), including responding to property-related emergency calls.
• Complete all repair and maintenance for Excel’s campus, which in some cases is completed by hands-on work (e.g. painting, patching, mounting, fixing window-shades) and in other cases is completed by utilizing Excel’s vendors.

Facility Maintenance:

• Oversee the performance of all preventative, corrective, and general maintenance and repairs.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections as dictated by best-in-class practices or federal, state, and local administration requirements (e.g. fire, safety, environmental, assembly, elevator).
• Where appropriate, procure, negotiate, and manage competitive property/facility management services (e.g. custodial, mechanical servicing, landscaping). Direct and provide adequate field supervision for the work performed by contractors and vendors.
• Manage preventative maintenance and maintain records. Oversee preparation and implementation of preventative maintenance based on manufacturer recommendations and industry best practices.

Facility Improvement:

• Make recommendations for the maintenance and operation of the properties to improve learning and operations. This could include aesthetic improvements to learning spaces, decreased repair times to maintain building quality, energy usage improvements to lower costs, and more.
• Support the Dean of Operations and the Network team to coordinate and oversee major building improvement and construction work to ensure timely and accurate completion of capital projects.
• Assist in executing Excel’s capital renewal & replacement plans; maintain Excel’s existing multi-year capital improvement plan and budget that identifies capital improvements needed and estimated dates needed; assist in alignment of local school needs and budgetary parameters.

 QualificationsIn this role, the Facility Manager will directly contribute to the smooth operation of schools in support of Excel’s mission. The Manager will be expected to meet challenging assignments with a can-do creative problem-solving mentality and tenacity. Specific skills desired of the ideal candidate include:

• Client/customer focused aptitude
• Strong communication skills and keen judgment
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously