Plant Engineer

Plant Engineer Class AThe Plant Engineer is responsible for the physical and mechanical maintenance of the building, its equipment and grounds, and for the scheduling, training, supervision and evaluation (in cooperation with the building principal) of all other maintenance/custodial personnel in the building. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to work with administration and bargaining unit members, satisfactory past attendance and job performance record, and satisfactory completion of contractual training requirements. Desired qualifications include educational training beyond high school, three years supervisory experience, three years custodial/maintenance experience, and the ability to obtain the appropriate Boiler Operator's License within one year of completing the course. Major duties and responsibilities include: Accountable for all building maintenance/custodial staff and the proper discharge of their assigned duties. Responsible for the operation, care and general maintenance of the heating, ventilating, lighting and plumbing systems in the building. Supervise the care, maintenance and repairs of the building, equipment and grounds. Schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate all day personnel, and the afternoon maintenance supervisor. Provide service for public meetings, evening classes, etc. and acts as a representative of the school administration in making satisfactory arrangements to meet the needs of these groups. Provide service for in-school activities and assists teachers and principals, when called upon. Responsible for twenty-four (24) hour care and maintenance of the school plant. Make recommendations to the Director of Custodial Maintenance for the purchase of supplies and equipment needed in the care and maintenance of the school plant. Inspect and prepares building initially each day before arrival of personnel and students. Check that mechanical systems are operating properly. Schedule work to be completed by afternoon shift personnel. Meet with afternoon shift personnel each day upon their arrival, to assist in coordinating their work schedule. Maintain inventory and requisitions needed for maintenance/custodial supplies. Supervise unloading and distribution of all deliveries as directed. It is expected that a Plant Engineer, in addition to the supervisory and training duties, will also actively participate in the actual cleaning and maintenance operation of the building, insofar as other priority obligations permit. Performs other tasks as directed by immediate supervisor. This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Beginning date: As soon as possible Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel. Method of application: Internal applicants apply online using the Internal Applicants section. External applicants apply online using the External Applicants section. Physical demands include standing, talking or hearing, walking, sitting, bending, pushing or lifting up to 50 lbs, and specific vision abilities.