School Facilities Specialist (Custodial/Maintenance)

KIPP New Jersey • Camden, NJ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP New Jersey is seeking a School/Campus Facilities Specialist to ensure our schools in Camden are clean, safe, and well-maintained. This role involves daily custodial duties, maintenance management, and oversight of facility-related vendors. The ideal candidate is a hands-on professional with expertise in facility maintenance, who will proactively manage the safety and comfort of our school community through technical skills and a commitment to upkeep.

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.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• KIPP 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
• A school-issued laptop
• Generous Time-Off Policy
• Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
• Optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed