What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Coordinator position at KIPP Public Schools Northern California?
Position Overview
The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment to support teaching and learning. They are responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of all school buildings and grounds; including supervision of other custodians and groundskeepers. They are expected to maintain a high level of student confidentiality.
The vision of this position is that our buildings are well cared for and maintained. They are clean, safe, and welcoming. Floors sparkle!
This position reports to the Director of School Operations and is located at KIPP King Collegiate.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- 1-3 years of housekeeping/janitorial experience, preferably in a school setting
Knowledge/skills required:
- Unquestioned integrity and commitment to KIPP Public Schools Northern California’s mission and values
- Strong focus on customer service
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to identify problems and proactively find solutions
- Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, tools, and equipment
- English written and oral fluency; Spanish fluency is a plus
- Ability to lift and carry 20-50 lbs
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Open facilities and maintain systems for school use
- Unlock doors, disable alarm system, ensure that the air conditioning/heater turns on, turn on lights, open bathrooms, raise flag, prepare breakfast service
- Lead breakfast service and supervision of students in the MPR
- Make inspections of buildings and grounds to note significant conditions and proactively assess the work that needs to be done. Pick up trash and straighten up during the daily inspection.
- Learn building systems and train others on fire alarm, burglar, and electrical breaker systems.
- Restock paper across campus and fill each copier with paper at the end of each week.
- Greet families and direct them to appropriate staff
Perform general cleaning duties
- Daily cleaning of all school spaces and grounds above and beyond what janitorial vendor provides; including exterior walkways, halls, common spaces, classrooms, and bathrooms
- Cleaning duties include sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning windows, cleaning and restocking all student and faculty restrooms, cleaning drinking fountains and white boards, and removing trash if work is not performed by the cleaning crew.
- Respond to staff requests for building repairs and cleanups.
- Monitor cleaning service company's performance on a daily basis and report issues.
- Serve as quality control and liaison to janitorial vendors.
- Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations
Set up cafeteria/MPR/classrooms
- Set up and break down cafeteria tables before and after school meals.
- Prepare MPR for assemblies by breaking down tables and organizing the space as requested for community and guests.
- Provide order information; receive breakfast, lunch and snack deliveries; set up for each meal period
- Remove breakfast and lunch garbage after each meal period
- Help set up classrooms, MPR, or other spaces for special events or other school use
- Schedules the use of school facilities by outside groups
- Order and assemble basic furniture and supplies (bookshelves, desks, chairs, etc.)
- Order janitorial supplies for Janitorial crew
Perform small handyman duties
- Replace light bulbs, hang cork boards, paint, carpentry work, etc.
- Help receive deliveries and deliver large packages from the reception area to the appropriate faculty member. Restock paper in copiers every Friday evening and as needed.
- Clean and maintain desks, chairs, rugs, lighting fixtures, windows, and other furniture and fixtures.
- Coordinate and perform specific projects when school is not in session (winter, spring, and summer breaks).
- Coordinate with district staff to arrange major maintenance or repair work orders.
Formally check-in weekly with supervisor
- Inspect the service level from the evening cleaning crew on a daily basis; report issues to correct items that were not appropriately done.
- Inform supervisor when supplies need to be ordered, keeping a small inventory stock to help prevent waste or careless use.
- Inform the supervisor of facility issues and equipment failures.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned and requested by the Supervisor or School Leader
Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands
Physical: Ability to navigate office and school campuses. Occasional lifting/carrying of equipment 20-50 lbs.
Mental: Stress of deadlines and normal work standards, ability to analyze problems and generate alternatives, work with interruptions, concentrate for long periods of time, read, calculate, perform routine math problems, memorize and recall objects and people.
Environmental: School environment subject to constant interruptions and distractions. It will require work as current public health guidelines warrant. Adhere to KIPP’s health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC, CDE, and public health agencies’ recommendations.
Classification
Full-time, non-exempt position based on a school calendar and time-off policy.
About KIPP Public Schools Northern California
We are a thriving nonprofit network of 21 free, public charter schools open to all students. At KIPP, we believe all children should grow up free to create the future they want for themselves and that schools can and should be a critical factor in making that vision a reality. Together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose—college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.
Our student community consists of over 7,000 elementary, middle, and high school students in East Palo Alto, Oakland, San Francisco, San Lorenzo, San Jose, Redwood City, and Stockton. 79% qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 23% are multilingual learners, and 10% have special needs. We strive to cultivate a representative team of teachers and leaders that reflect our students’ diversity.
Compensation
KIPP Northern California is dedicated to you and your family's well-being! We offer a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and transportation benefits.
We benchmark annually against comparably-sized non-profit organizations in the regions where we operate, to offer competitive salaries. The hourly rate for this position is between $26.43 - $31.58
How to Apply
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Salary : $26 - $32
