Building and Property Manager

This position will be for the 2026/2027 School Year and will start on July 1, 2026. 

ABOUT HOPE COMMUNITY ACADEMY

HOPE Community Academy is an accredited, public co-educational charter school comprising primary, intermediate, middle school, and high school levels. The entire school community seeks to provide a safe and trusting learning environment where each student is valued and challenged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

Mission:      

To inspire students to achieve high academic success while embracing Hmong language and culture. 

Vision:

To be a public school of excellence, with high quality staff, diverse programs, and successful students.

Culture statement reflects who we are: 

HOPE is a safe space where all feel valued, empowered, and inspired. Learning at HOPE promotes cultural appreciation, character, and lifelong growth. Our scholars leave ready to lead with purpose and contribute to their community.

    HOPE's Values:

High-Impact; Scholar-Focused; Sense of Belonging; Leadership; and Joyful Excellence:    

Our work for the next two years is illustrated in our 2026-2028 Strategic plan focused on four priorities - Radical Growth, Stabilizing Operational Systems, Being Data-Centered, and Building Community Impact. All employees are expected to operate with high impact to continue improving the experiences of HOPE's community. 

ABOUT THIS ROLE

At HOPE, creating a safe, secure, welcoming, and structurally sound learning environment is essential to fostering positive student outcomes. The Facilities and Properties Manager is responsible for ensuring that all school buildings, grounds, and physical assets are safe, well-maintained, and conducive to teaching and learning. This role oversees preventative maintenance, building operations, repairs, custodial services, safety compliance, security systems, and capital improvement projects while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The Facilities and Properties Manager works collaboratively with school leadership, staff, contractors, and vendors to provide clean, functional, and efficient learning spaces that support student achievement, staff productivity, and community engagement. By proactively maintaining HOPE's facilities and planning for future infrastructure needs, this position helps create an environment where students, families, and staff can thrive. 

PRIMARY DUTIES

Building & Facilities. Oversee the daily operation, safety, and functionality of all school buildings and grounds to provide a clean, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, families, and community partners. Ensure facilities support high-quality instruction and align with all health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Property Maintenance. Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans to preserve the condition and longevity of HOPE's buildings, equipment, and physical assets. Coordinate routine inspections, repairs, and improvements to minimize disruptions to school operations.

Contractor Management. Manage relationships with vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure maintenance, repairs, renovations, and capital projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with HOPE's quality and safety standards. Provide guidance and support to janitorial staff/contractors and other onsite contractors.

Operations Support. Provide operational support across the organization by coordinating facility logistics for school programs, special events, and emergency preparedness. Collaborate with school leadership to ensure facilities effectively support instructional, cultural, and community engagement activities. May include moving things, reorganizing, shuffling, pulling, fixing, repairing, painting, and other maintenance duties.

Work Order Coordination. Manage the work order system by prioritizing, assigning, and tracking maintenance requests to ensure timely resolution of facility issues. Monitor completion, communicate updates with staff, and use work order data to identify trends and improve operational efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS

• A High School Diploma is preferred. Someone with an advanced degree or certification in building maintenance, HVAC, or related field is highly desirable.  
• 5 years of experience working in building maintenance, construction, property management etc is required.
• Experience working in a school is highly preferred. 
• Experience working in the Hmong and Karen community is preferred. 
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to equity, cultural responsiveness, and holistic family support
• Ability to partner with teachers, staff, and school leaders on the integrity of the building and property
• Experience developing and maintaining maintenance schedules for HVAC, elevators, building integrity, property maintenance, and asset management
• Ability to building impactful relationships with scholars and community members.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with building and property contractors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Duties are performed in a school environment; school building is a multi-level building that has an elevator and is accessible. May involve movement throughout the building to support scholars in classrooms, common areas, hallways, and offices. Possible exposure to loud environments (e.g., hallways during passing periods, cafeteria, gymnasium). Some evening hours may be required for school events, family engagement activities, and cultural programs.