Plant Engineer Student Summer Support

School Plant Engineer Student Summer Support

The School Plant Engineer Student Summer Support employee will support School Plant Engineers in maintaining safe, efficient, and well-functioning school facilities. This opportunity provides hands-on exposure to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as daily building operations, preventative maintenance, building systems, life-safety systems, and daily facility management practices within an educational environment.

Student Summer Support employees will gain broad experience in commercial building systems and school-based facilities operations while developing workplace readiness and technical skills in the skilled trades.

This position is open only to currently enrolled LCPS high school students. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist with daily building walkthroughs and safety inspections.
• Assist with preventative maintenance of building systems under supervision.
• Supports minor maintenance tasks and basic repairs as assigned.
• Learn about building automation, work order systems, and facility documentation.
• Help maintain clean, safe, and organized mechanical and work areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interest in facilities management, building engineering, or skilled trades.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow technical and safety procedures.
• Professional communication skills and strong work ethic.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and safety.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled LCPS high school junior or senior.
• Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Physical Requirements

This job requires strength, agility, dexterity, and visual acuity to perform all tasks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must adhere to all site safety regulations and may be required to regularly stand, sit, walk, bend, climb ladders, and/or kneel. There may be exposure to extreme heat and cold, outdoor environments, heavy equipment, moving machinery, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noises. This job requires lifting up to 25 lbs., periodically lifting/moving up to 50 lbs., and occasional lifting/moving up to 100 lbs. alone or with assistance. Must be comfortable working in mechanical rooms and active school environments.

Reports to: Facilities Supervisor

Months/Days/Hours: as needed

Salary Level: Banded Rates: Band 1

Salary Scale:

Salary Range: $14.59/hour

Remote Work Eligible: No

Union Designation: Non-Union

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