Engineer IV

Engineer IV

East High School 40 hours/week | Monday - Friday | 6:00am - 2:00pm Starting Wage: $29.03/hr + Benefits

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Summary: The Engineer IV is responsible for the general operation, heating, cooling, ventilation, preventive maintenance and custodial care of assigned buildings and grounds. The Engineer IV is responsible for maintaining a facility/building of square footage of 240,001 to 340,000. Employees in this classification are expected to perform minor carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, or other repair work, along with providing troubleshooting assessments in these areas as related to property damage control, as long as the employee is properly trained to complete such duties and the duties do not legally require completion by a licensed individual. The Engineer IV is responsible for scheduling of work assignments, determining work priorities, and staff evaluations of a small staff, including a Second Shift Engineer II and Custodians I/II/III. The Engineer IV does not have the supervisory authority to initiate other personnel actions.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED Two years previous experience as an Engineer I, II or III or previously related custodial, facility maintenance and/or boiler operation experience Or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work.

Certification or Licensing Requirements

Chief Class C Boilers License in the State of Minnesota Certified Pool Operators Certified Building Operator (BOC) Level 1 (required)

Knowledge Requirements

Basic fundamentals and operational principles involving combustion, mechanical, electrical and HVAC equipment and systems. Operational fundamentals of the equipment and supplies used in custodial and ground maintenance. General District administrative procedures, rules and guidelines pertaining to such areas as personnel, purchasing, contract services, safety and risk management. State laws and requirements governing licensing and operation of HVAC equipment and systems. Basic understanding of supervisory practices and fundamentals.

Skill Requirements

Directing, assisting, scheduling, planning, monitoring and evaluating the work of assigned facilities management staff. Operating and maintaining heating, cooling and ventilation equipment. Detecting, troubleshooting, servicing and performing scheduled preventive maintenance on heating, cooling and ventilation equipment Use of energy management, word processing and electronic spreadsheet software applications. Use of hand and power tools. Performing custodial and ground maintenance functions. Maintaining administrative records and implementing administrative directives (i.e. purchasing, department records, and so forth) in accordance with District and departmental requirements. Communicating and collaborating with other District personnel, building administrator(s), building staff, students and teachers in the care, security and maintenance of the facility.

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following: Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement Single Coverage District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually Family Coverage District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually Dental Plan Single Coverage District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE) Family Coverage District pays 25% of Premium Life Insurance District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance Long Term Disability District-provided at no cost to employee Flexible Spending Accounts Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts Retirement The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan. Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options. Time Off Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

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