OUR MISSION

The BRICK Education Network (BEN) mission is to relentlessly knock down all barriers to students’ academic success. Our innovative model aligns an individualized excellent education with the necessary family supports to make sure each and every child can succeed. It’s our vision that each and every child will have an unimpeded path to unlocking their limitless potential.

To learn more about BRICK, please visit http://www.brickeducation.org

OUR NETWORK

BRICK currently operates a successful region in Newark, New Jersey and is excited to expand to Buffalo. 

The BRICK Buffalo Academy Charter School is scheduled to open in August of 2023 to students in kindergarten and first grade. As a result, BRICK Buffalo is recruiting founding team members who are committed to proving what is possible for students and families on the East Side of Buffalo. As a member of the BRICK Buffalo Academy Charter School team, you will have the rare opportunity to play a critical role in founding a new school that is committed to the success of its students, families, and community.

To learn more about our Buffalo location, please visit https://brickeducation.org/buffalo-2/

Benefits

Joining the BRICK Education Network is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting entrepreneurial organization. BEN’s unique approach to transforming public education puts successful students and world-class schools at the center of vibrant communities. Powered by diverse leaders and a commitment to fighting the status quo, BRICK is building resilient, intelligent, creative kids by equipping them with a high-quality, nurturing education and thriving, engaged families to support their success from cradle to career.

Overview

Role: The Custodian keeps the building safe and cleanly, works on facility related tasks and reports to the Director of Operations on the campus. The Custodian is responsible for providing custodial, maintenance, and project management support to a BRICK Education Network (BEN) facility and maintain it in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner. The ideal candidate has experience working in schools.

Success in the role will be measured by observations and average scores on periodic BEN Operations Reviews and score cards.

Essential Functions

• The employee’s primary duties include (but not limited to) the following:

• Clean daily all school-used spaces and property in accordance to BEN standards
• Respond to student accidents, spills, and urgent needs
• Inspect daily buildings and grounds to note conditions and address needed work promptly
• Monitor daily the quality of the work performed by the night cleaning company
• Maintain working knowledge of building systems, procedures, and operations.
• Build systems include Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and ventilating
• Manage lunchroom set up and clean-up for lunch periods and events as required
• Manage relationships with all facility related vendors including cleaning company and building maintenance. These vendors will be hired by the Director of Operations (DOO) and you will work hand in hand with them to achieve desired results and resolve issues.
• Maintain and update work order ticketing system daily (Schooldude or BEN ticket system)
• Schedule and execute all yearly inspections pertaining to facility systems including, but not limited to, fire alarm, fire extinguishers, fire suppression, mechanical systems
• Manage special projects related to building maintenance and upkeep
• Check in daily with vendors to review scope of work, and timely completion.
• Coordinate with the school operation manager (SOM) to schedule work according to school’s needs.
• Create and manage budget and schedules for small capital and preventative maintenance projects. These projects can include painting, installation of electrical outlets, boiler repair work, or small interior fit-out projects.
• Maintain the building’s Life Safety systems
• Implement preventative maintenance plans and report any issues to school operation manager

• Previous custodial experience in a school or professional setting
• A valid New York driver's license
• Clean criminal history
• High school diploma
• On call for emergency facility needs
• Unwavering determination to do whatever is necessary to support BEN students and staff achieve their goals
• Ability to multitask, work collaboratively, and maintain focus in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing a group of 2 or more
• Ability to lift, bend, and pull more than 50 pounds
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and information systems used by the organization—cell phone, computer, email and job tracking system
• Highly effective communication skills via phone, email, and in person
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Detail-orientation

• Competitive salary based on years of experience
• Twelve Months
• 401k
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

BRICK is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. BRICK promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.