Live In Superintendent Jobs in Fairfield, CT (NOW HIRING)

Overview

Join Campus Services Group (CSG) as a Building Superintendent!

The Live-In Building Superintendent is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance, safety, and security of the school campus while residing in a school-provided residence on campus. This individual serves as the primary on-site facilities representative, ensuring the campus remains safe, functional, and well-maintained for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The Superintendent performs preventative maintenance, responds to emergencies after hours, oversees custodial operations, coordinates contractors, and maintains all building systems. This position requires a highly dependable, hands-on professional who takes pride in maintaining a first-class educational environment and can respond quickly to emergencies due to living on campus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of all campus buildings, grounds, and mechanical spaces.
• Maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, fire alarm, life safety, and building automation systems.
• Complete preventative maintenance and routine repairs to extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and repair facility issues or coordinate specialized vendors when necessary.
• Maintain campus appearance by ensuring buildings and grounds remain clean, safe, and operational.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from faculty, staff, and administration.

• Serve as the primary on-site emergency contact outside normal business hours.
• Respond to emergencies including:
  • HVAC failures
  • Plumbing leaks
  • Electrical outages
  • Fire alarms
  • Flooding
  • Storm damage
  • Security concerns
• Coordinate emergency vendors when needed.
• Assist emergency responders and school leadership during critical incidents.
• Ensure campus operations can safely resume following emergencies.

• Supervise and support custodial personnel assigned to the campus.
• Inspect cleaning quality and building presentation daily.
• Assist with scheduling and work assignments.
• Train staff on proper cleaning procedures and safety practices.
• Promote accountability and maintain high cleanliness standards throughout the campus.

• Coordinate outside contractors performing repairs or capital projects.
• Ensure contractors follow school policies and safety procedures.
• Inspect completed work for quality and compliance.
• Assist with obtaining quotes and recommending vendors.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and applicable state and local building codes.
• Conduct routine safety inspections.
• Maintain emergency equipment, fire extinguishers, exit lighting, and life safety systems.
• Assist with regulatory inspections and documentation.
• Promote a culture of safety throughout the campus.

• Assist with room setups, campus events, athletic events, and special functions.
• Coordinate furniture moves and campus logistics.
• Ensure facilities are prepared before and restored after events.

• Maintain maintenance logs and preventative maintenance records.
• Track inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment.
• Recommend capital improvements and equipment replacements.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting maintenance needs.
• Communicate regularly with school leadership regarding facility conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of building maintenance or facilities experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or lead maintenance role.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • HVAC systems
  • Electrical systems
  • Plumbing
  • Mechanical equipment
  • Carpentry
  • Building maintenance
• Ability to troubleshoot multiple building systems.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license.

• Experience working in schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, or commercial facilities.
• EPA Universal Certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification.
• Fire/Life Safety certifications (where applicable).
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS).

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about managing safe, clean, and functional school environments, apply now to become a School Building Superintendent at CSG!