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Lead with Purpose. Lead from Within. Make an Impact.π
Total Education Solutions (TES) is seeking an experienced
Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations, facilities, safety, and security of multiple TES and IRL locations. Based at our
South Pasadena headquarters, this is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced operations professional who knows how to lead teams, manage multiple sites, negotiate leases, oversee vendors, and solve problems directly.
This is
not a purely administrative or delegating role. We're looking for a leader who is present, engaged, accountable, and willing to roll up their sleeves alongside their team.
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Operations Manager | $6933.33 - $7637.28/monthlyπ
South Pasadena, CAπ
Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8AM-5PMπ
Travel: Approximately 50% to TES and IRL locationsπ What You'll Do- Lead and supervise operations across multiple locations, including regular site visits.
- Provide hands-on leadership to facility teams, janitorial staff, vendors, and contractors.
- Manage lease negotiations, renewals, amendments, and landlord relationships.
- Oversee facility maintenance, repairs, renovations, upgrades, and capital projects.
- Negotiate and manage vendor contracts, service agreements, and facility partnerships.
- Ensure facilities meet OSHA, ADA, fire, building, safety, and other regulatory requirements.
- Oversee property, liability, business insurance, and workers' compensation programs and claims.
- Identify operational issues and implement practical solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and cost effectiveness.
- Partner with leadership on new sites, relocations, organizational growth, and facility planning.
π― What We're Looking For- Significant experience managing multi-site operations, facilities, or a similar environment.
- Proven experience leading and supervising teams in a hands-on capacity.
- Strong experience with commercial leases, negotiations, renewals, and landlord relationships.
- Experience managing vendors, contractors, facility projects, and service agreements.
- A hands-on, solutions-oriented leader who takes ownership and follows issues through to completion.
- Strong organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across several locations.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 50% between locations.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation, as regular travel between company locations is required.
- DOJ/FBI Background Check
- Current TB test