School Facilities Specialist (Custodial/Maintenance)

KIPP New Jersey•Camden, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP New Jersey is seeking a School/Campus Facilities Specialist to ensure their High School in Camden is clean, safe, and well-maintained. This role is for a hands-on professional with expertise in facility maintenance. The position involves daily custodial duties, maintenance management, and oversight of facility-related vendors. The specialist's proactive approach and technical skills will contribute to the safety and comfort of the school community.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Black Seal (low pressure) Boiler License
Experience using work order systems
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish
OSHA 30 certification

Responsibilities

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.