Custodial Engineer

The Quad Preparatory School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Quad Preparatory School in New York City is seeking a full-time Custodial Engineer responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety standards across school facilities. This role involves routine cleaning, minor repairs, and event support to ensure a safe environment for students and staff.

Qualified candidates should be willing to lift heavy items and perform basic maintenance tasks. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and operates Monday to Friday, with potential evening or weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift or move items weighing more than 100 pounds.
• Experience in routine cleaning and minor repairs.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all school facilities.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks and minor repairs.
• Assist in setting up for school events and meetings.

Skills

Crisis prevention and intervention training

Security license

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Custodial Engineer

School: The Quad Preparatory School

Classification: Non-exempt

Reports to: Security and Facilities Manager

Annual Salary Range: $40,000 - $55,000

Location: School campuses located on the 4th floor of one building and the ground, fifth, and sixth floors of a separate building, approximately two blocks apart.

Job Overview

The Custodial Engineer maintains the cleanliness, appearance, and safety standards of the entire school. Responsibilities include routine cleaning, disinfecting, sanitizing, minor repairs, and event support to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the cleanliness, tidiness, and safety of all school facilities, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, and outdoor areas.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as repairing furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
• Assist with setting up for school events, meetings, and activities.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from staff, maintaining communication with supervision.
• Handle deliveries and shipments, ensuring proper distribution to relevant departments.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies, equipment, and school supplies; notify administration of restocking needs.
• Execute minor repairs on plumbing, electrical systems, and other facilities as needed.
• Plan and execute larger maintenance projects during breaks and summer periods in collaboration with the team.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs to identify hazards or damaged equipment/furniture.
• Replace lightbulbs throughout the campuses as required.
• Maintain a stocked toolbox with standard bolts and screws for furniture and equipment maintenance.
• Repair holes in walls using plaster or sheetrock.
• Sand, prime, and paint furniture as needed.
• Procure and install small equipment such as cabinet locks, door sweeps, paper towel dispensers, and other items.
• Report low supply levels to keep the job performed correctly.
• Maintain bathrooms and common areas daily, ensuring paper is stocked and sanitizing areas as necessary.
• Maintain daily records of maintenance cleanups per area.
• Maintain supplies for restrooms, teacher lounge, executive team room, and events.
• Set up events and large meetings according to the host’s instructions (e.g., admissions events, parent events, professional development days, board meetings).
• Organize various inventories (health, school supplies, materials) and assist staff in locating supplies.
• Support lunch and evening event coverage at the security desk as needed.
• Receive, distribute, and track packages and deliveries; assist in sending mail and shipments.
• Work with third parties to ensure HVAC operates properly; research vendors for emergency maintenance and summer projects.
• Review estimates, quotes, and invoices to ensure they are within budget and quoted as tax exempt; forward to supervisor immediately upon receipt.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by your supervisor.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Crisis prevention and intervention training.
• Security license (or willingness to complete a course upon hire).

Work Environment

This role requires frequent walking across the school campus, occasional travel between two separated buildings, and daily interaction with staff and students.

Physical Demands

Requires continuous standing, walking, and climbing stairs; ability to lift or move items above or around 100 pounds; typing capability; use of stairs during emergency drills.

Position Type and Hours of Work

Full‑time, non‑exempt. School operates 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday–Friday. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is dependent upon experience and degree obtained. Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, pre‑tax transit, and dependent care accounts; 401(k) match; student loan repayment contributions after one year; and professional development opportunities.

Vaccination Policy

All employees are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID‑19. In the event of an outbreak or public‑health condition requiring operational changes, the school reserves the right to modify protocols, including vaccination or testing requirements, and to request proof of compliance.

ADA/AAP/EEO Statement

The Quad Preparatory School is committed to fully inclusive employment practices. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact our People and Culture department at [e-mail] for assistance.

The Quad Preparatory School is based on an inclusive philosophy that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, creed, sexual orientation, familial status, citizenship, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by law in its hiring procedures and policies.