Maintenance/Building Assistant Position at Maarif School

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Maarif School is looking for a dependable and hardworking Maintenance Assistant to help keep our school buildings clean, safe, and running smoothly. This position works under the supervision of the Building Supervisor and plays an important role in supporting day-to-day school operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform regular checks of school buildings and grounds to ensure everything is safe and in good working condition
• Handle basic repairs and maintenance tasks; report larger issues to the Building Supervisor and assist in coordinating outside vendors when needed
• Help enforce safety procedures by checking fire alarms, extinguishers, and assisting with emergency drills
• Assist with cleaning tasks, moving furniture or equipment, and setting up for school events
• Provide coverage for staff when needed and assist with student supervision during lunch, recess, or transitions
• Drive school vehicles for school-related tasks and events (must have a valid driver's license)
• Support major school events like open houses, parent nights, and cultural or academic programs
• Attend required trainings related to safety and emergency response
• Maintain a respectful, professional attitude with students, staff, and visitors

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance work
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Reliable, flexible, and able to work as part of a team
• Physically able to lift, carry, and perform hands-on work indoors and outdoors
• School or facility experience is a plus

If you believe you're a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply and join our school team!


Compensation: $36,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year


About Us

Maarif School is a Pre-K through 12th private school that operates under the auspices of the Maarif Foundation USA. With challenging curricula that meets or exceeds NJ and national standards, we teach all the core subjects in addition to Turkish, Arabic, Islamic studies, and Qur'an. We strive to foster intellectual curiosity and to raise children to be self-reliant, critical thinkers. We place great importance on the Islamic manners, morals and ethics that will help to create justice and equity in our society.


Maarif School is a diverse and caring community of learners. We emphasize the social and emotional learning (SEL) of our students and foster balance so that students are not overwhelmed by schoolwork but are held to a high standard of achievement. Our small class sizes and individual attention enable our students to reach their full potential. Through community service, discussions about current events, and electives such as social justice and bioethics, our students are able to learn leadership, compassion, and respect for all.


Our college preparatory program has enabled our high school students to earn early college credits through Montclair State University, and to gain acceptance and scholarships to such universities as Penn State, Seton Hall, SUNY, Rutgers, New Jersey Institute of Technology, The College of New Jersey, and Stevens Institute of Technology.