Summary
Description
Position Title:Â Elementary Day Engineer
Department/Building: Washington Educational Services Building
Reports to: Director of Building & Grounds
Position Duty Days/Contract:Â 12Â months, 8 hour days
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Position Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Buildings and Grounds, the day engineer will maintain high custodial standards, conduct
maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintain equipment in functional condition; and possess excellent time management and
communication skills.
License Requirements:
- 1st Class C Boilers License or ability to obtain license within timeframe agreed upon by the Director of Buildings & Grounds
Essential Functions:
- All Custodian Duties Plus:
- Regulate heating, ventilation, and cooling mechanical systems
- Maintenance and repair of plumbing and electrical systems
- Maintenance and repair of fire and clock systems
- Repair and maintenance of kitchen and cafeteria equipment
- Carpentry skills
- Computer skills
- Manage energy recovery systems and hydronics building heating systems
- Order/maintain chemical supplies
- Ensure all activities (School District and Community) are supported
- Ensure that all areas of building are secure
- Communicate any building or personnel issues to the Director of Buildings and Grounds
Safety sensitive Job Duties:
- Boiler operation
- Lockout/tagout
- Confined space entry
- Maintain and operate lawn & tractor equipment
- Maintain and operate weed whips and other lawn maintenance equipment
- Maintain and operate snow removal equipment
- Operate aerial lifts over ten feet
Additional Duties:
- Eligible to operate school district vehicles according to District guidelines
- Schedule and oversee maintenance activities
- Schedule and supervise employees
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and
responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or
responsibility.
Equipment:
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, i.e., brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners,
snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
Safety Requirements:
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
- Use appropriate safety gear.
- Must comply with school district’s chemical hygiene program and follow SDS’s
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
- Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
- Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
- Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
- Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to frequently walk, bend, twist, turn, crouch, etc.
- Ability to see and hear to the exent necessary to perform essential duties.
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
Qualifications Profile:
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
- Previous experience in building maintenance and cleaning.
- MN Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or ability to provide own transportation.
Application Procedure:
Apply online
