Brainerd Learning Center Day Engineer - 6:00am - 2:30pm

Position Title: Elementary Day Engineer Department/Building: Brainerd Learning Center Reports to: Director of Building & Grounds Position Duty Days/Contract: 12 months, 8 hour days

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Salary Range: $16.29-$29.60 per hour

Position Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Buildings and Grounds, the day engineer will maintain high custodial standards, conduct maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintain equipment in functional condition; and possess excellent time management and communication skills.

License Requirements:

• 1st Class C Boilers License or ability to obtain license within timeframe agreed upon by building and grounds director

Essential Functions:

• All Custodian Duties Plus:
• Regulate heating, ventilation, and cooling mechanical systems
• Maintenance and repair of plumbing and electrical systems
• Maintenance and repair of fire and clock systems
• Repair and maintenance of kitchen and cafeteria equipment
• Carpentry skills
• Computer skills
• Manage energy recovery systems and hydronics building heating systems
• Order/maintain chemical supplies
• Ensure all activities (School District and Community) are supported
• Ensure that all areas of building are secure
• Communicate any building or personnel issues to the Director of Buildings and Grounds

Safety sensitive Job Duties:

• Boiler operation
• Lockout/tagout
• Confined space entry
• Maintain and operate lawn & tractor equipment
• Maintain and operate weed whips and other lawn maintenance equipment
• Maintain and operate snow removal equipment
• Operate aerial lifts over ten feet

Additional Duties:

• Eligible to operate school district vehicles according to District guidelines
• Schedule and oversee maintenance activities
• Schedule and supervise employees

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment:

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, i.e., brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements:

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Use appropriate safety gear.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow SDS's

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently walk, bend, twist, turn, crouch, etc.
• Ability to see and hear to the extent necessary to perform essential duties.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building maintenance and cleaning.
• MN Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Application Procedure:

Apply online