An Invitation to Apply for the Position of

General Maintenance Worker (Available August 2024)

Bronx, NY

What Sets Public Prep Apart? 

Public Prep is a network of single-gender K-8 schools and co-ed PreK rooted in the belief that all scholars can and will achieve exemplary academic results. In addition to rigorous, joyful and engaging academics, Public Prep emphasizes social-emotional learning as critical to supporting the whole child. Strong learning partnerships between families and staff are key to living out our core value of community and building the collaborative structures needed to ensure that our scholars are loved and supported both at school and at home. Each school has a deeply committed leadership team and staff that strives to work collaboratively to build a warm, joyful, and rigorous culture. 

Public Prep is committed to investing in our adult learning culture. As a team member at Public Prep, you can anticipate a learning environment where the best interest of scholars, their growth, and success is at the center of everything we do. As such, we tailor adult development opportunities to ensure that high expectations, the embodiment of a growth mindset, displays of humility, and data-informed decision-making is evident in our work. Our professional development takes place within coaching cycles, ongoing observation and feedback, and targeted professional development opportunities within the network and from outside providers.

Public Prep offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is $85,000 - $90,000. We know that the quality of our benefits is important for our adults and their families, so we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes Oxford Medical, United Dental/Vision, life insurance, wellness benefits, a flexible spending account, paid time off/leave benefits, commuter benefits, referral bonuses, professional development, student loan repayment assistance, homeownership programs, and a 403(b) package with a 5% employer match. Our employees also qualify for both NYS Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Public Preparatory Network is an Equal Opportunity employer. Public Preparatory Network is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

Primary Function & Position Overview

The General Maintenance Worker (GMW) reports to the Facilities Manager and performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs to ensure that all students, staff, and the community are provided a safe, attractive, clean, and healthy environment for learning and work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of areas and as assigned by the Facilities Manager and in accordance with all applicable codes and regulations
• Perform regular inspections of equipment and systems, reporting any abnormalities and hazards immediately
• Be able to assemble, move, and (re)arrange furnitureMount objects to and repair walls
• Be able to change locks, outlets, lightbulbs, ballast, switches, thermostats, filters, flushometers, toiler seat and covers
• Ensure that the work site and conditions are safe
• Perform assignments relating to ensuring all schools and district sites are able to safely open and function when assigned.
• This includes working cooperatively with other school employees during emergency operations
• Respond to emergency situations and perform necessary repairs
• Use the work order system, making sure that work orders have been written and approved before performing tasks, except in emergency situations
• Ensure work orders are completed and documented properly
• Keep a log of all maintenance functions and repairs performed
• Recommend repairs or procedures that are beyond the scope of responsibilities, skill, or experience, outlining the work needed and specifications required of an outside contractor
• Ensure that all applicable fire, safety, health, and environmental regulations and laws are observed and exceeded
• Maintain an adequate supply of parts and supplies usually used in repairs, and request needed supplies through the established procedures
• Operate and maintain in a safe and operational condition all tools and equipment necessary to carry out job functions and responsibilities
• Remove snow and ice by shoveling, plowing, and/or sanding walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps
• Report immediately any damage or vandalism to facilities, or theft of equipment
• Make recommendations for improvement in the effectiveness and efficiency of the maintenance operations
• Display a cooperative and pleasant attitude at all times, particularly when in the presence of staff, students, and community visitors
• Notify and assist the administration and appropriate emergency personnel with any emergency, and potentially dangerous or unusual situations
• Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job functions
• 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 in demonstrating positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and an effective work ethic
• 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 York Department of Education rules and regulation, State Board of Education rules and regulations, school 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 its equivalent
• 2 or more years’ experience in facilities maintenance
• Ability to commute between school sites
• Demonstrate a general knowledge, experience, and proficiency in several areas of maintenance (e.g., plumbing, painting, carpentry, masonry/concrete/tile, window glazing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC and boiler systems, roof repair, plastering/spackling, field/playground maintenance, and furniture repair)
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructionsHave the abilities and knowledge to use hand and power tools
• Able to pass a criminal record history check given by the Department of EducationPossession of low-pressure black seal boiler license, HVAC training certificate or other trade licenses/training documentation preferred