School Facilities Specialist CustodialMaintenance

KIPP New Jersey; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403b retirement plan with matching

School-issued laptop

Generous time-off policy

Parental leave (up to 12 weeks)

Job summary

KIPP New Jersey is seeking a School/Campus Facilities Specialist in Camden to keep the high school clean, safe, and well-maintained. This hands-on role covers custodial duties, maintenance planning, and vendor oversight to support a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning, inspections, PM work orders, and coordinating with vendors. Required are 2+ years in facilities in schools and a Black Seal license; bilingual Spanish and OSHA 30 are preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of custodial, maintenance or facilities management experience in a school setting.
• Black Seal boiler license (preferred) and equivalent school-based experience.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds.
• Proficiency with power tools, facility equipment and general carpentry work.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred; OSHA 30 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning of interior and exterior spaces following standards.
• Address accidents, spills, and urgent maintenance promptly.
• Inspect buildings and grounds daily and address issues timely.
• Oversee lunchroom setup and event support; manage work orders (PM and compliance).
• Lead and manage small capital and preventative maintenance projects.
• Coordinate annual inspections for facility systems and ensure life-safety compliance.
• Manage facility vendors and QA of contracted services; assist with quotes and invoices.

Skills

Custodial maintenance experience

Lifting 50+ pounds

Power tools/handyman work

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

HVAC/electrical/plumbing knowledge

Education

Black Seal (low pressure) Boiler License

OSHA 30 certification (preferred)

Tools

Work order systems

Carpentry/handyman tools

Job description

Job Description

We7re seeking a School/Campus Facilities Specialist to ensure our High School in Camden is 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.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• 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.

Safety and Compliance

• 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.

Vendor Management

• 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.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above essential duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

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 offers a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, the following:

• Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and 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
• Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer

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