Facilities Inspector
NOLA Public Schools· Operations - Central Office and School Based – Facilities
Hybrid (New Orleans, LA)$50.4k - $78.7kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
The Facilities Inspector ensures OPSB facilities are in compliance with lease requirements and federal, state, and local guidelines, performing routine inspections and guiding corrective actions and small capital projects.
Responsibilities
- Performs thorough facility inspections of assigned OPSB facilities.
- Monitors facility maintenance requirements as required by facility leases.
- Communicates effectively with charter operators on actions needed to remain in compliance with contract terms.
- Provides a detailed corrective action plan to charter operators outlining non-compliant items and remediation timelines.
- Conducts follow-up inspections to verify progress and timely resolution of non-compliant items.
- Provides oversight of small capital projects, including modification, alteration, and construction for assigned facilities.
- Develops a schedule for execution and completion of construction and small capital projects.
- Identifies potential risks relating to construction and small capital project plans and proposes solutions.
- Coordinates with charter operators and contractors to avoid scheduling conflicts with school activities.
- Communicates with contractors regarding contract specifications and construction activities.
- Serves as a resource and mentor for Charter Operators in maintenance and operations per Facility Procedures handbook.
- Measures contractors’ progress and performance to ensure projects stay on plan.
- Provides timely updates to the Director of Facilities regarding timelines and potential issues jeopardizing schedule and budget.
- Supports the preparation of reports for the State and Local board of education.
- Serves on the first responder team in emergencies or natural disasters.
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or relevant discipline or a minimum of 5 years of experience related to construction, maintenance, or facility operations
- Experience overseeing K-12 school facilities and maintenance services strongly preferred
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Access (or other equivalent database experience)
- Advanced understanding of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to ownership of public educational facilities (e.g. AHERA, ADA, OSHA)
Skills
Required:Facility inspectionsContract and lease complianceProject oversightCommunication
Last updated Sep 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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