Operations Manager in South Pasadena, California at Total Education Solutions

🌟 Ready to Lead with Purpose? 🌟

Whether you're a seasoned Operations Manager with years of experience or an emerging professional eager to learn and take on exciting new challenges, we'd love to meet you! Join our intentional, mission-driven team in South Pasadena, where you'll help support the operations of clinics and schools that make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and adults with special needs every day.

Total Education Solutions (TES) is seeking a skilled Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, and security of our facilities across TES and IRL locations. Based at our headquarters in South Pasadena, this role is ideal for an experienced facilities or operations professional who enjoys leading projects, managing vendor relationships, improving processes, and supporting organizational growth.

If you're ready to take ownership of meaningful work and help ensure our facilities support the important services happening inside them, we'd love to meet you!

💼 Operations Manager
📍 South Pasadena, CA
🕒 Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8AM–5PM
🚗 Travel: Approximately 50% to TES and IRL locations

• Oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, safety, and security of company facilities.
• Manage lease negotiations, renewals, and landlord relationships.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, service agreements, and third-party partnerships.
• Supervise janitorial staff and contracted facility service providers.
• Manage the Company's workers' compensation program, including claims and return-to-work coordination.
• Coordinate property, liability, and business insurance programs and claims with insurance carriers and brokers.
• Lead facility upgrades, renovations, capital projects, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ADA, building, fire, and other applicable regulations.
• Evaluate and improve operational processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Partner with leadership on organizational growth, new site development, and office relocations.

• 2–4 years of experience in facilities management, maintenance supervision, operations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating vendors, contractors, and facility-related services.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and locations effectively.
• Experience with compliance, safety, insurance, workers' compensation, or facility operations is highly valued.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, as regular travel between company locations is required.
• DOJ/FBI Background Check
• Current TB test

At Total Education Solutions, the work you do behind the scenes helps make our mission possible. By maintaining safe, efficient, and well-supported facilities, you'll directly contribute to the environments where meaningful services are provided every day.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys solving problems, managing projects, and making a tangible impact, we'd love to hear from you!

👉 Apply today and help us build and maintain the spaces that support our mission.

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About TES:

Total Education Solutions (TES) is a female-owned organization led by experienced educators and clinicians who are passionate about creating opportunities for individuals of all abilities. We empower children and adults through customized education and therapeutic services designed to help each person reach their fullest potential. Join our mission-driven team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve every day!