School Facilities Specialist (CustodialMaintenance) Newark

Were seeking a School Facilities Specialist to ensure our Newark schools are clean safe and well-maintained. If youre a hands-on professional with expertise in facility maintenance we want you on our team. This role involves daily custodial duties maintenance management and oversight of facility-related vendors. Your proactive approach and technical skills will make a lasting impact on the safety and comfort of our school community.

Qualifications :

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Perform daily cleaning of all interior and exterior school spaces following regional standards and industry best practices.
• Respond promptly to student accidents spills and urgent maintenance needs.
• Inspect buildings and grounds daily addressing issues in a timely manner.
• Maintain working knowledge of building systems (heating ventilation grounds etc.) to support effective maintenance planning.
• Oversee lunchroom setup cleanup and support for school events.
• Manage and update the work order system daily including preventative maintenance (PM) and compliance tasks.
• Create and manage schedules for small capital and preventative maintenance projects (e.g. painting electrical outlet installation boiler repair or minor interior fit-outs).
• Lead special projects related to building upkeep and improvements.

Safety and Compliance

• Schedule and coordinate all yearly inspections for facility systems (e.g. fire alarms extinguishers suppression systems mechanical systems elevators burglar alarms).
• Maintain and ensure compliance with Life Safety systems and state/local permitting requirements.
• Act as first responder for building alarms and manage alarm resets after drills.
• Review security camera footage for facilities-related issues.
• Build and maintain relationships with inspectors ensuring timely updates and certification renewals.

Vendor Management

• Manage all facility-related vendors addressing escalated issues with minimal involvement from school leadership.
• Monitor the quality of work performed by contracted cleaning services.
• Support the Director of School Operations with vendor quoting contract review and invoice processing.
• Coordinate deliveries of school supplies and equipment.
• Oversee and ensure timely processing of facility-related vendor payments.
• Support region-wide vendor relationships to ensure consistency and quality.

Qualifications:

• Black Seal (low pressure) Boiler License (highly preferred)
• 2 years of experience in custodial maintenance or facilities management preferably in a school setting.
• Availability to handle school emergencies 24/7.
• Ability to lift bend and pull more than 50 pounds.
• Proficiency with power tools facility-related equipment and general carpentry/handyman work (e.g. repairing/replacing door hardware).
• In-depth knowledge of HVAC electrical and plumbing systems.
• Experience using work order systems (preferred)
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (preferred)
• OSHA 30 certification (preferred)

Additional Information :

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $45000$85000 based on relevant experience in school-based facilities management. Candidates must hold a Black Seal license and have equivalent school-based experience to be eligible for a salary above $60000.

In addition to a competitive salary KIPP New Jersey offers a full comprehensive benefits plan including health care retirement a school laptop and transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into New Jersey from the New York City area. 

KIPP New Jersey KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time