Building Engineer I

Purpose and Scope OVERVIEW Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are: Courageous Thinkers & Doers : Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation. Solutions-Oriented : See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families. High-Performing Gamechangers : Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The essential function of the position within the organization is to supervise and perform general custodial and grounds maintenance on school campuses or District building sites, ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable learning and working environment. The position is responsible for training, supervising and assisting staff, implementing Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring the prompt and professional response to all work requests, maintaining supply inventory, and performing related work as assigned. The position works independently, reporting major activities through periodic meetings. Essential Job Functions Plans, assigns, performs and supervises the general custodial and grounds maintenance of District schools and other facilities as assigned. Supervises assigned personnel, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining and recommending termination; provides advice and assistance as needed. Meets with principals and other staff to advise, plan and implement general maintenance tasks and minor maintenance repairs; Maintains Custodial and Grounds Standard Operating Procedures Processes and Work Schedules. Maintains an efficient work order system; receives and supervises the timely completion of all work orders. Inspects buildings and grounds; reports all unsafe conditions immediately and repairs or removes unsafe conditions: reports all emergency situations immediately to the appropriate administrator; reports break-in or theft to administrators, security and police. Supervises, performs and/or assists subordinates with maintenance activities, including but not limited to the cleaning of classrooms, restrooms, kitchen facilities, offices, recreational and other areas; performing minor maintenance and repair work such as replacing light bulbs and changing air filters. Ensures and assists with the removal of all debris from bleachers, stadium and other areas and facilities following stadium events and school activities for Non SCAA Sanction Events. Requests servicing and repairs on building components and systems maintained by other District staff and/or outside vendors, including but not limited to mechanical, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and other skilled work; via the maintenance computerized work request system (School Dude). Inspects work in progress and completed to ensure compliance with District and department policies, procedures and standard operating procedures for quality and safety. May be required to respond to emergency calls; assists in the preparation for and recovery from emergency situations. Attends training, seminars and workshops as necessary to maintain and enhance job knowledge and skills. Maintains appropriate equipment and preventative maintenance schedules; initiates repair work as needed. Maintains accurate and complete records of work orders request and completion; approves invoices for payment. Coordinates and/or performs special duties as assigned. Responds to emergency work requests after working hours and on weekends as required. Performs other related duties as assigned or directed. Minimum Qualifications Requires High School diploma or GED; four (4) years of experience in building maintenance and Class D Drivers License. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED) Degree Equivalency Formula: Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience. Master’s Degree=6 years plus required years of experience. Additional Job Details AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE MSCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MSCS provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. #J-18808-Ljbffr