Assistant Maintenance Engineer

Assistant Engineer

The Assistant Engineer is a contact point for students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents. The Assistant Engineer is responsible for the day to day operation of the building including: mechanical operation, cleaning, maintaining grounds, community education activities, special events, managing energy use, security, safety, and other functions as assigned.

Customer Support

• Assist in the implementation and follow through of cleaning programs developed through workflow analysis
• Assist building administrators and other support staff in scheduling special events, setting up for these events, and other special tasks as assigned by building administrator
• Collaborate with teachers and support personnel for assisting in the mission of the school district
• Assist in the implementation and follow through on performance evaluations
• Supervise Custodial staff and interact with district resources (carpenters, grounds personnel) to take care of building and grounds

Direct Service

• Direct daily cleaning activities of custodians; work with teachers and other staff in moving furniture and delivering supplies
• Performs maintenance repair on plumbing, heating and electrical equipment
• Performs preventative maintenance on building equipment by checking and changing fluids, belts, chemicals, lights and filters
• Maintains grounds by cutting, trimming, shoveling and blowing snow from walkways
• Cleans and maintains cafeteria equipment
• Maintains building security
• Cleaning up body fluids and secretions in all areas of school
• Responsible for fire protection and fire alarm bells
• Responsible for clocks and bells and maintain time scheduler

Administrative Support

• Perform record keeping regarding boilers and mechanical systems
• Monitor supplies and reorder appropriate amount of supplies from approved vendors as needed
• Coordinate contractor personnel in upkeep of building structure, electrical, mechanical, and other building systems
• Adhere to federal, state and District data privacy regarding employee information and contractor pricing
• Stands ready to respond to calls 24 hrs/day on equipment failure or for security reasons
• Other duties as assigned

Working Environment/Physical Demands

The methods of performing the essential job duties require the following physical demands:

• Continuous standing and walking
• Frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, sitting, walking, standing, hearing, talking, and seeing
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of equipment, supplies and furniture
• Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
• Frequent pushing and pulling
• Work with various chemicals and follow Material Safety Data Sheet
• Work with personal protective equipment in dealing with body fluids
• Working outside during inclement weather

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)