Custodian

Uncommon Schools is a non-profit network of 53 outstanding public charter schools in grades K-12 across New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Our mission is to start and manage outstanding urban public charter schools that close the achievement gap and prepare students from low-income backgrounds for success in college and beyond. We are accomplishing that mission every day, with a college graduation rate that is well above the national average and thousands of stories of our students and alumni achieving their dreams.Job DescriptionThe Custodian leads a comprehensive program of building maintenance and custodial services that provide and maintain in an efficient and economical manner the facilities, grounds, equipment, and furnishings of the district, so that all students, staff, and the community are assured of clean, safe, attractive, and healthy places in which to learn and work. This person will:Oversee the physical buildingEnsure campus safetyComply with all Roxbury Prep policies, procedures, and quality standards as well as safety and environmental regulationsEnsure facilities are in good repair and provide a safe environmentMaintain effective safety program for all members of facilities; complete all safety checks on equipment systemsCoordinate and schedule all maintenance, cleaning requests, and work ordersEnsure compliance with government health and safety standards; keep records of all permits, licenses, and citationsOversee all third-party vendors, i.e., landscaping, pest control, and alarm system, boiler repairsManage the fire, safety, and security systemsRespond quickly to emergency problemsMaintain inventory of tools and supplies for custodial, maintenance, and emergency preparednessPerform a wide variety of skilled maintenance duties related to the schoolMaintain owner manuals/information, asset lists, schedules, and maintenance recordsPerform other duties as requested by the Director of Operations