School Facilities Specialist

KIPP Miami is part of the KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) national nonprofit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools educating elementary, middle and high school students. KIPP has a 25-year track record of preparing students for success in college and life. Founded in 2018, KIPP Miami operates two nonprofit charter schools in Greater Miami’s Urban Core community. Currently, KIPP Miami educates students in grades K-4 at KIPP Royalty Academy and 5-8 students at KIPP Courage Academy. To learn more, visit www.kippmiami.org or visit us on instagram  

At KIPP Miami, we believe every student deserves a learning environment that is clean, safe, and beautiful. As our School/Campus Facility Specialist, you will be the driving force behind this mission, ensuring that our building is clean, safe, and fully operational.

This is a hands-on role where you are directly responsible for the daily upkeep of the campus—balancing the oversight of contracted vendors with the direct execution of maintenance tasks, lunchroom setups, and emergency responses. Whether you are managing work orders or personally responding to an urgent spill, your work ensures that all inspections and project milestones are achieved to maintain a high-quality facility.

Here's what you'll be doing:

Maintenance & Cleaning

• Manage daily cleaning for all interior and exterior spaces via contracted providers.
• Directly respond to student accidents, spills, and urgent cleaning needs.
• Perform daily inspections of buildings and grounds to identify and fix issues.
• Handle lunchroom set-up and clean-up for daily periods and special events.
• Use the work order system (School Dude) to track and update maintenance tasks within 24 hours.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure 100% of buildings are safe and meet all state and local compliance deadlines.
• Schedule and execute yearly inspections for fire alarms, extinguishers, and mechanical systems.
• Act as the first point of contact for building alarms and security camera reviews.
• Maintain the building’s Life Safety systems and required permits.

Vendor & Project Management

• Manage facility-related vendors and monitor the quality of evening cleaning crews daily.
• Coordinate deliveries of school supplies and equipment.
• Create schedules for small projects like painting, electrical outlet installation, and boiler repairs.
• Review vendor quotes and ensure facility invoices are paid on time (Net 30).

Experience & Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in school facilities or equivalent work in building maintenance and groundskeeping.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills & Abilities

• Technical Skills: General carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrical knowledge (swapping outlets and lighting ballasts).
• Systems Knowledge: Comfortable using power tools, HVAC/BMS systems, and building safety equipment.
• Communication: Effective communication via phone, email, and in-person; ability to use computers and mobile job-tracking systems.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift, bend, and pull more than 50 pounds. Must be available 24/7 to handle school-related emergencies.

Preferred "Nice-to-Haves"

• Proficiency in Spanish.
• Experience in construction practices and site safety.

The salary range for this role is $50,000- $85,000. Salary ranges at KIPP are set based upon the role level and function using benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector and allow for growth within the role. Individual compensation will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: relevant professional experience and qualifications; education, skills and training; and market conditions.  

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
• Employer paid life insurance
• Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity

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