Facilities Operations Specialist
Deerfield Beach, FL
Facilities Operations Specialist
Full Time • Deerfield Beach, FL
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Benefits:
- Childcare Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Location: Deerfield Beach, FL
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Monday-Friday
Salary: $55,000 -$65,000
Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite | Monday-Friday
Salary: $55,000 -$65,000
Job Overview
The Learning Experience is seeking a highly organized Facilities Operations Specialist to support facilities operations across a portfolio of corporately owned childcare centers nationwide. This role is responsible for managing facility service requests, coordinating vendors, overseeing preventative maintenance programs, and ensuring compliance with operational and safety requirements.
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver with experience in facilities management, vendor coordination, maintenance operations, or property management. This position plays a critical role in supporting safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments for children, families, and employees.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities Operations and Service Management
- Manage facility service requests through the Corrigo CMMS platform, ensuring timely response and resolution
- Monitor daily work orders and coordinate service delivery across multiple childcare centers
- Prioritize maintenance requests and dispatch internal resources or third-party vendors as needed
- Maintain accurate records of service history, repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities
Vendor Management and Coordination
- Source, onboard, and manage service providers, contractors, and vendors
- Maintain vendor documentation including insurance certificates, licensing, W-9 forms, and service agreements
- Monitor vendor performance, service quality, and response times
- Negotiate pricing and service agreements to maximize operational efficiency and cost savings
Preventative Maintenance and Compliance
- Coordinate preventative maintenance programs across assigned locations
- Schedule and track required inspections, including fire safety, alarm systems, and other regulatory requirements
- Maintain compliance documentation and support audit readiness efforts
- Ensure facilities meet company standards, safety requirements, and operational expectations
Center Openings and Special Projects
- Support childcare center openings, transitions, renovations, and closures
- Coordinate vendors, inspections, equipment deliveries, and project-related logistics
- Partner with center leadership and internal departments to ensure project timelines are met
Administrative and Financial Support
- Review vendor invoices for accuracy and assist with payment processing
- Track maintenance expenses and support budget management efforts
- Provide administrative and reception support as needed
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in facilities operations, facilities coordination, maintenance administration, property management, or related field
- Experience supporting multiple locations or service providers preferred
- Familiarity with CMMS, facilities management, or work order systems; Corrigo experience strongly preferred
- Experience managing vendors, contracts, and compliance documentation
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Outlook
- Professional phone and customer service skills
- Experience in childcare, education, hospitality, retail, healthcare, or multi-site environments is a plus
Why Join The Learning Experience
- Opportunity to support a growing national organization
- Collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Exposure to facilities operations, vendor management, and compliance initiatives
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
- Mission-driven organization dedicated to providing exceptional learning environments for children
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
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Living TLE®’s mission and values every day
Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.
TLE® Center job opportunities
The enthusiasm, commitment and care from our people is what makes TLE® the best place to work in early childhood education. Your talents will shine in our Centers. They’re great places to pursue your passion for teaching, daycare and providing quality early childhood education.
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