General Maintenance Worker, Camden - Uncommon Schools
Camden, NJ
About the Job
Uncommon Schools is a nonprofit network of high-performing, public charter schools providing an outstanding K-12 education in historically under-resourced communities. We have proudly built schools that reflect our student population, with more than 60% of our teachers and staff across our network identifying as a person of color. Uncommon currently manages 53 schools serving 20,000 students in five cities: Boston, Camden, New York City, Newark, and Rochester. We are proud that Uncommon graduates persist in and graduate from college at five times the rate of their peers nationally. We achieve this by offering strong academic, co-curricular, and social-emotional learning that prepares students for success in college and beyond.
Job DescriptionThe General Maintenance Worker (GMW) is a member of the team managed by the Senior Manager, Facilities Management Team, which maintains all the facilities in Uncommon Schools’ New Jersey portfolio in Camden and Newark. The GMW reports to an on-site Facilities Manager (FM) and performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs to ensure that students, staff, and the entire school community are provided a safe, attractive, clean, and healthy educational and work environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform a wide variety of general maintenance and repair tasks as assigned by the FM and the Senior Manager, Facilities
- Conduct regular inspections of building systems such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC
- Have basic operating knowledge of a low-pressure boiler, chiller plant, packaged HVAC units, and water circulation systems for these systems
- Be familiar with all state and local life safety and building regulations
- Prepare and paint walls and woodwork; perform other types of refinishing
- Repair or replace VCT, LVT, and ceramic flooring
- Build, repair, and install counters, cabinets, benches, partitions, floors, doors, and trim
- Undertake minor electrical repairs, including low-voltage PA, and LAN cabling; change light fixtures, switches, outlets, and ballasts
- Perform plumbing repairs including but not limited to replacing flushometers, metering cartridges, water fountain filters, sink faucets, and the like
- Ensure that work sites and conditions are safe
- Respond to emergency situations and perform vital repairs; act as point person during a facility emergency
- Consistently employ the work order system, ensuring that all work performed onsite is documented correctly and updated in a timely manner; track, document and maintain all PM inspections and reports for each facility
- Ensure work orders are completed and detailed accurately
- Recommend repairs, outlining the work needed and specifications required of an outside contractor
- Maintain an adequate supply of parts used for repairs, and request needed supplies through established procedures
- Remove snow and ice by shoveling, plowing, and/or sanding walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps when needed
- Report immediately to the FM any damage or vandalism to facilities or theft of equipment
- Display a cooperative and pleasant demeanor, particularly when in the presence of staff, students, and community visitors
- Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines
- Serve as a role model for students and staff by demonstrating a positive attitude, committed work ethic, and appropriate attire and grooming
- Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and attend any required meetings
- Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school
- Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Uncommon Schools policies and procedures, and contractual obligations
- Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the supervisors, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to travel between school sites; must have personal vehicle
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using accurate grammar and vocabulary
- Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructions
- Deep understanding of the proper us of power tools and hand tools
- Able to pass a Department of Education criminal record history check
- Possession or willingness to obtain a low-pressure black seal boiler license; HVAC training certificate or other trade licenses/training documentation preferred
- Computer knowledgeable; proficient in use of Microsoft office suite of services including Word, Outlook, and Excel
- Have a valid driver’s license and possess a personal vehicle for travel across school sites
Additional Information
Our people are what makes us Uncommon. We believe our compensation philosophy and benefits should reflect our values—equity, transparency, and clarity—to enhance our ability to attract and retain talent and reward their expertise. Our staff receive best-in-class training, coaching, and support to develop and operate mission-driven schools that provide a high-quality education to our students and families.
Compensation for this position: This is an hourly role. The total annual compensation will be between $47,400 and $55,800 depending on overtime. The starting pay will depend on a variety of factors that may include but are not limited to experience, education, training, certification, and location. Because we value staff staying in their roles over time, we do not currently cap salary ranges.
Benefits: We offer comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits that support the personal health, wellness, and finances of our staff and their families.
Uncommon believes in the importance of being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization that enables our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities receive all privileges and benefits associated with employment and are provided reasonable accommodations for the interview process and to perform core job functions. If you would like to request an accommodation, please email recruitment@uncommonschools.org.