School Facilities Specialist CustodialMaintenance Newark

Job Description

We’re seeking a School Facilities Specialist to ensure our Newark schools are clean, safe, and well-maintained. If you're 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $45,000–$85,000, 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 $60,000.

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

Compensation:
$45,000-$45,000 per year