San Antonio, Texas, United States · On-site
Company Description About KIPP Texas Public Schools KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With…
Skills: HVAC Maintenance, Electrical Systems, Plumbing, Carpentry, Facilities Management
Kansas City, Missouri, United States · On-site
Company Description About KIPP Kansas City Public Schools: KIPP Kansas City Public Schools is part of a nationwide network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools dedicated to preparing students in …
Skills: Instructional Delivery, Student Assessment, Curriculum Planning, Postsecondary Counseling, Financial Literacy Instruction
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$57k–$89k/yr
Company Description KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communit…
Skills: Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Data Analysis, Instructional Coaching, Cultural Competence
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$57k–$89k/yr
Company Description KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communit…
Skills: Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Data Analysis, Instructional Coaching, Cultural Competence
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States · On-site
Company Description ORGANIZATION KIPP is a nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools with a 20-year track record of preparing students in educationally underserved communities for success in colleg…
Skills: Community Engagement, Family Outreach, Program Coordination, Volunteer Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management
Lynn, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
$55k–$90k/yr
Company Description Our Mission Together with our families and communities, we create joyful and identity-affirming schools where students achieve excellent and equitable academic outcomes. We believe doing this ensures …
Skills: Classroom Management, Differentiated Instruction, Curriculum Implementation, Student Data Analysis, Lesson Planning
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$24/hr
Company Description About KIPP Public Schools Northern California We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academ…
Skills: Instructional Support, Classroom Management, Behavior Implementation, Homework Assistance, Academic Support
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$102k–$125k/yr
Company Description About KIPP Public Schools Northern California We are a thriving nonprofit network of free, public charter schools open to all students. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academ…
Skills: Instructional Leadership, Data Analysis, Teacher Coaching, Student Behavior Management, Curriculum Development
San Antonio, Texas, United States · On-site
Company Description KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families …
Skills: HVAC Maintenance, Electrical Repairs, Plumbing, Carpentry, Facilities Management
San Antonio, Texas, United States · On-site
Company Description KIPP Texas Public Schools is a network of 54 public charter, open-enrollment, pre-k-12 schools educating nearly 32,000 students across Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Together with families …
Skills: Facilities Maintenance, HVAC, Electrical Systems, Plumbing, Carpentry
St. Louis, Missouri, United States · On-site
Company Description Who we are: KIPP St. Louis is a part of a national network of free, open-enrollment, public charter schools offering a choice to families and children in St. Louis city. As the largest charter school …
Skills: IEP Development, Differentiated Instruction, Classroom Management, Data-Driven Instruction, Progress Monitoring
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States · On-site
Company Description KIPP — the largest nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools in the nation—has demonstrated, at scale, that all children have the potential to excel academically regardless of r…
Skills: Financial Strategy, Budget Planning, Financial Forecasting, Grants Management, Compliance
St. Louis, Missouri, United States · On-site
$90k/yr
Company Description Assistant School leader Position Overview The Assistant School Leader (ASL) is a high-impact instructional, culture, and systems leader who strengthens adult performance and executes schoolwide priori…
Skills: Team Management, Crucial Conversations, Goal Setting, Instructional Professional Development, Data-Driven Improvement
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$70k–$75k/yr
Company Description KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communit…
Skills: Payroll Administration, HR Compliance, Employment Law, HRIS Data Management, UKG
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$95k–$105k/yr
Company Description KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communit…
Skills: HRIS Administration, People Analytics, Data Visualization, Workforce Planning, Change Management
New York, New York, United States · On-site
$71k–$137k/yr
Company Description About KIPP NYC: Founded in 1995, KIPP NYC Public Schools is a non-profit network of 18 free, public charter schools located in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. We partner with families and communit…
Skills: IEP Case Management, Compliance Monitoring, Special Education Instruction, Progress Monitoring, Scheduling
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States · On-site
$57k–$91k/yr
Company Description KIPP Public Schools is a national network of tuition-free public charter schools preparing students with the skills and confidence needed to create the futures they want for themselves, their communit…
Skills: Special Education Instruction, IEP Management, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Data Analysis
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Oversees facilities operations across multiple campuses, ensuring all building systems and grounds meet safety and compliance standards. Manages the maintenance budget, supervises facilities technicians, and coordinates with external contractors.
Requires a minimum of five years of experience in facilities maintenance with expertise in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems. A high school diploma is required, while trade licensure and bilingual skills in English and Spanish are strongly preferred.
KIPP Texas Public Schools is a free, public charter school network with more than 45 Pre-K - 12 schools across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio. With over 30 years in Texas, we work together with our families and communities to prepare students for college, career, and beyond! Our schools provide a high-quality, well-rounded education built on academic success and personal growth, where all students learn and thrive in a productive, safe, and joyful way!
As one of the earliest charter networks in Texas—founded in Houston in 1994 and operating as KIPP Texas since 2018—we hire dynamic, collaborative, and dedicated individuals with an unyielding belief that every child will succeed. Join a Team and Family with an unwavering commitment to creating classrooms, offices, and communities rooted in academic success and joy. If you are passionate about joining a mission-driven community that wants every child to "run to school," the KIPP Texas Team and Family is for you!
KIPP Public Schools is a national network of public charter schools that prepares students with the skills and confidence to create the future they want for themselves, their communities, and us all. We are a network of 278 schools with nearly 16,500 educators and 190,000 students and alumni.
The Senior Facilities Technician (SFT) reports to the Regional Facilities Manager and serves as the primary facilities operations across multiple assigned KIPP Texas campuses. This role is responsible for maintaining all building systems, managing campus buildings and grounds across all trade areas, and ensuring the campus meets KIPP Texas's cleaning, maintenance, safety, and compliance standards at all times. The SFT directly supervises Facilities Technicians at the assigned campus, including full staffing authority, manages the campus facilities maintenance budget, and serves as the primary technical escalation resource for all facility issues. This role requires 24/7 on-call availability for campus facility emergencies.
Facilities Operations & Maintenance
Manages and maintains all campus building systems, including burglar and fire alarm systems, elevators, HVAC, irrigation, and all associated mechanical and electrical systems, to established safety, compliance, and performance standards.
Maintains campus buildings and grounds across all trade areas, including carpentry, painting, pest control, lawn care, plumbing, and electrical systems, to established quality and safety standards.
Executes work orders to high standards of quality and timeliness; communicates with school staff and departments to coordinate work order completion and campus event setup.
Leads the execution of the preventive maintenance schedule for all campus building systems; assists with planning and scheduling in coordination with the Regional Facilities Manager.
Conducts regular campus inspections to proactively identify and resolve potential facility issues before they escalate; responds to on-call facility emergencies during and outside operating hours.
Builds and manages relationships with external contractors and service providers, including HVAC, lawn care, pest control, and other trade vendors, ensuring timely, quality completion of contracted work.
Financial & Contractor Management
Manages the campus facilities maintenance budget and associated procurement card, tracking expenditures and ensuring all purchases remain within approved parameters.
Manages all maintenance contractors and service providers at the assigned campus, coordinating scheduling, scope, and quality of third-party work.
People Leadership & Development
Directly supervises Maintenance Technicians at the assigned campus; manages full staffing lifecycle including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, day-to-day direction, performance management, and termination decisions.
Serves as the primary technical escalation resource for complex or unresolved issues beyond the Maintenance Technician team's scope; resolves or coordinates resolution of all escalated campus facility issues.
Participates in professional development and training sessions to maintain current knowledge of facilities maintenance best practices, building systems, and compliance requirements.
Minimum of five years of experience in facilities maintenance or a related trade; high school diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrated expertise in HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing systems required; technical knowledge of building systems and repair operations required.
Trade licensure or certification strongly preferred given the building system management and safety compliance scope of this role.
Experience in a supervisory or lead technician role preferred.
Proficiency in facilities work order management software preferred; basic Microsoft Outlook proficiency required.
Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred given the multilingual nature of campus staff and school communities served.
Reliable transportation required; ability to travel between campuses and pick up supplies as needed.
Flexibility in work schedule required; 24/7 on-call availability for campus facility emergencies.
Alignment with KIPP Texas's mission and commitment to providing safe, clean, well-maintained learning environments for students and staff.
Deep technical expertise across building systems and trade areas — HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance — with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex facility issues independently.
Proven supervisory skills; able to direct, develop, and hold accountable a team of Maintenance Technicians in a fast-paced, multi-priority environment.
Strong organizational and project management skills; able to manage multiple concurrent work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, and facility projects simultaneously.
Skilled at managing contractor and vendor relationships: ensuring quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of outsourced work.
Clear and professional communicator; able to coordinate effectively with campus administrators, school operations staff, contractors, and statewide Facilities leadership.
Proactive problem-solver; able to anticipate facility issues, conduct effective inspections, and resolve problems before they escalate.
Strong ownership orientation: takes pride in campus facility quality and holds high standards for safety, cleanliness, and operational readiness.
Reliable transportation is needed for travel between campuses
Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
Work with frequent interruptions.
Reports to assigned campuses or schools five days a week
Required travel to assigned campuses or regional offices for professional learning, meetings and other work related activities.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage options for employees and their families.
Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
Paid family leave.
Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
Employee assistance programs.
KIPP also offers the following employee-paid benefits: legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance and disability insurance.
KIPP Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. KIPP Texas ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Talent Team.
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Join KIPP New Orleans Schools in preparing students for lives full of choices! We have made tremendous progress since opening our first school in 2005 and have stayed true to our mission - empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college and in life. As we see our students thriving in high school and college academics, developing strong character and leadership skills, and matriculating into and completing college in record numbers, we see the impact that our talented teachers and leaders are making. We are seeing our students succeed, and we are proud of our progress. As a member of the KIPP family, you will benefit from the flexibility to build your own classroom culture, while utilizing the support and tools of your fellow school leaders and teachers. KIPP New Orleans is a place for teacher collaboration and innovation, as they work to achieve a consistent vision, and where teachers are growing and learning every day. We attract the best teachers from across the U.S. because they understand the importance of their contribution to instilling a love of learning in our students. At KIPP, you can grow and learn! You can make a meaningful impact in the lives of kids! At KIPP, together, we can impact the future of New Orleans!
Offices: New Orleans, US
Join KIPP New Orleans Schools in preparing students for lives full of choices! We have made tremendous progress since opening our first school in 2005 and have stayed true to our mission - empowering students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in college and in life. As we see our students thriving in high school and college academics, developing strong character and leadership skills, and matriculating into and completing college in record numbers, we see the impact that our talented teachers and leaders are making. We are seeing our students succeed, and we are proud of our progress. As a member of the KIPP family, you will benefit from the flexibility to build your own classroom culture, while utilizing the support and tools of your fellow school leaders and teachers. KIPP New Orleans is a place for teacher collaboration and innovation, as they work to achieve a consistent vision, and where teachers are growing and learning every day. We attract the best teachers from across the U.S. because they understand the importance of their contribution to instilling a love of learning in our students. At KIPP, you can grow and learn! You can make a meaningful impact in the lives of kids! At KIPP, together, we can impact the future of New Orleans!
Offices: New Orleans, US
