Description

The Building Engineer II ensures a sanitary, safe and comfortable facility for students, staff, and public; performs skilled and semiskilled work necessary for the safe and efficient operation of HVAC units and auxiliary equipment; ensures that assignments are completed in a proper and timely manner.

This position works 260 days/8hrs per day.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivelant
• Targeted job-related education that meets organization's prerequisite requirements.

Certificates & Licenses: NIULPE 3^rd Class, Maryland 1^st or DC 6th Class Operating Engineers License and HVAC

Certification

Experience: Six (6) years of progressive experience with the operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Essential Functions

• Attends meetings (e.g. workshops, in-service, etc.) to convey and/or receive information.
• Communicates with principal and supervisor on daily basis to discuss work planned for that day.
• Coordinates scheduled special events, meetings, building and facility safety, etc. to ensure availability of facilities and/or equipment.
• Informs school and supervisory personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders to provide necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and safety regulations.
• Inspects school facilities daily to ensure that the site is suitable for safe operations and is maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and identify necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Maintains a variety of documents (e.g. inspections, performance report, and maintenance/repairs documentation) to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Operate central HVAC systems, individual/zoned units and related equipment to ensure the safe and efficient operation of HVAC units and auxiliary equipment/systems.
• Using the Building Automation System (BAS), ensure all spaces are within regulated set points and make changes, as necessary
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning equipment (e.g. checking fluid levels, condition of belts and pulleys, oiling/greasing motors, replacing filters,cleaning and painting machinery, etc.) to efficiently maintain climate control equipment and ensure satisfactory climate control in buildings.
• Prepare various documentation (e.g. preventive maintenance schedule for facility, work and vacation schedules, work orders, building inspection reports, etc.) to provide written support and/or convey information.
• Prepares facilities for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, building access doors, disarming security systems, raising flag, minor repairs, etc.) to ensure facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
• Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions (e.g. equipment, products, vendors, etc.) to provide information and/or direction that ensures efficient operation of maintenance/custodial services and regulatory compliance.
• Performs various repairs within the building (e.g. boilers, locks, doors, electrical equipment fixtures, etc.) to ensure that facilities and systems are in safe operating condition. Submits work orders, when necessary.
• Performs related duties, as assigned, to ensure an efficient and effective functioning work space.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 70% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in some hazardous conditions.

This position is considered emergency essential and the employee will be required to report to work regardless of weather or school conditions.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

• Proof of COVID vaccination. Exemptions for religious/medical will be reviewed.
• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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