Senior Engineer: Facilities Arlington Echo

Position: Senior Engineer: Facilities (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) - Arlington Echo

Senior Engineer:
Facilities

Title Code: E44558

Job Details

Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center is the site of AACPS’s environmental education program. Responsible for the maintenance and management of indoor and outdoor classroom spaces on a 24 acre campus that includes waterfront, woods, covered pavilions, trails, outdoor pool, various indoor classrooms and cabins. Significant time is spent working in the outdoors in all weather conditions. Knowledge and operation of various grounds equipment including tractor, chain saw, mowers, snow removal and woodworking equipment.

Job Summary

Operates the boiler(s) and maintains a variety of mechanical equipment such as heating, ventilating and/or air-conditioning apparatus at an assigned secondary school facility. Responsible for maintaining sanitary, security, and safety standards through planning and overseeing the general cleaning and operation of the facility. Based on assigned location, driving may be required to accomplish specific tasks at that location.

Additional Work Days/Hours

• Emergencies
• Inclement weather conditions
• Overtime as needed
• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Makes minor repairs and emergency repairs and adjustments such as cleaning clogged plumbing fixtures and replacing electric bulbs, ballasts, and fuses.
• Prepares the facility to open by inspecting facility and grounds to ensure maintenance, safety, sanitary, and security standards have been met.
• Operates boiler and maintains all types of mechanical equipment in the facility including checking and logging readings from gauges for proper functioning of all aspects of boiler operations; checks water level or steam pressure to ensure safe operation; and performs all safety checks (blowing down of boilers, testing safety valves).
• Maintains records of area inspections, training, inventory, and equipment repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment including adjusting belts, changing filters, and checking for clogged drains on the roof. Inspects roof top units and exhaust fans and services if needed.
• Oversees, plans, assigns, and instructs custodians on cleaning procedures and proper use of supplies and equipment as established by Operations.
• Supervises and participates in the snow removal program as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

• Five (5) years building mechanical equipment service or operator experience required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve by effectively identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving issues.
• Demonstrated organizational skills for effective time management, task prioritization, and efficiency.
• Demonstrated leadership skills that motivate and guide co-workers toward achieving goals.
• Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations by assessing situation and quickly contacting Administrator and Operations management.
• Ability to safely use and operate genie lift; training provided if necessary.
• Ability to train co-workers and foster a team environment.
• Ability to read and interpret, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, manufactures manuals, drawings, specifications and work orders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

Licenses and Certifications

• Upon hire, 4th…