School Building Superintendent

Additional Information

• Oversees a Middle school in Lower Manhattan
• Grades 5-8

The Building Superintendent is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and overall condition of the school facility. This is a hands‑on leadership position that combines building maintenance responsibilities with supervision of the school’s custodial and porter team.

The Building Superintendent serves as the primary facilities contact for the school and works closely with the Principal, teachers, administrators, and other school staff to ensure the building provides a safe, clean, comfortable, and fully operational environment for students and employees.

The ideal candidate will have strong general building maintenance knowledge, the ability to troubleshoot HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other building systems, and experience leading custodial or facilities employees. The individual must also be comfortable working in a highly visible school environment and providing a high level of customer service.

USD $80,000.00 - USD $85,000.00 /Yr.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package - Medical, Dental, and Vision

• Free Telemedicine Services
  * on Day 1

• Paid Holidays & Vacation

• 401 (k)

• Get paid when you need it with PNC Earned It

• Financial Wellness Support from PNC Workplace Banking

• Free Prescription Discount Program

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Training & Development Opportunities

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of the school building.
• Perform routine inspections of classrooms, offices, mechanical rooms, common areas, restrooms, and exterior areas.
• Troubleshoot and perform general repairs involving HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, carpentry, doors, locks, and other building systems.
• Identify equipment or building issues and determine whether repairs can be completed internally or require an outside contractor.
• Perform and document preventative maintenance on building systems and equipment.
• Monitor boilers, HVAC equipment, pumps, motors, mechanical systems, and other facility equipment.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and building-related concerns.
• Maintain an organized inventory of tools, equipment, parts, and maintenance supplies.
• Assist with emergency repairs and unexpected facility issues.

• Provide daily supervision and direction to the custodial and porter team.
• Assign work areas, daily responsibilities, projects, and special assignments.
• Conduct routine inspections to ensure classrooms, restrooms, offices, hallways, common areas, and other spaces meet established cleanliness standards.
• Train and coach employees on proper cleaning techniques, equipment usage, chemical safety, and workplace procedures.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, productivity, and quality of work.
• Address performance concerns and provide ongoing coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate coverage for absences, school events, and other operational needs.
• Maintain accountability while creating a professional and team-oriented working environment.

• Serve as the primary day-to-day facilities contact for the school.
• Develop strong working relationships with the Principal, administrators, teachers, and school staff
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• Meet regularly with school leadership to discuss facility concerns, upcoming events, maintenance needs, and priorities.
• Respond professionally and promptly to requests from teachers and administrators.
• Communicate building issues, repair timelines, and operational updates clearly to school leadership.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the school and proactively identify issues before they become larger…