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

Elementary Day Engineer

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.

Essential functions include 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

Job duties include:

• 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

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• 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 include:

• 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:
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