KIPP New Jersey has joined forces with Paterson Prep, a charter school in its third year of operation, to become KIPP Paterson Prep.  This partnership will provide KIPP Paterson Prep students with access to high-quality, data-driven instruction and offer our leadership and teachers exceptional professional development and coaching opportunities.

KIPP Paterson Prep is committed to educating students to lead lives of excellence, integrity, and purpose through a content-rich curriculum, inquiry-driven instruction, and a strong focus on character development. Our holistic approach ensures high academic expectations while fostering a joyful and inclusive community that respects the dignity of every student, staff member, and family. We recognize that families are a child’s first and most important educators, and this belief is central to our educational philosophy. By actively partnering with families, we create a supportive learning environment that nurtures both academic success and personal growth.

Join us in shaping bright futures and making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students and the greater Paterson community.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

• Black Seal (low pressure) Boiler License (required)
• 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)

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $45,000–$73,000, 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.

Pay may vary, depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, we provide access to the NJ pension system and a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered.

Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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