Jr. Plant Engineer

New Bedford Public School District Roosevelt Middle School
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Starting Date: Immediately

Jr. Plant Engineer

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position:

• Plant Engineer

Summary:

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of school buildings and property and grounds, open spaces, and facilities.

Supervision Received:

• Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Facilities Manager, (Supervisor of Maintenance) and/or Director of Facilities Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and maintaining Unit Ventilators.
  • This includes the replacement of filters, thermostats, valves, fuses, motors and the general cleaning and lubrication of the overall unit.
• Cleaning and maintaining heating and ventilation units which include but is not limited to:
  • Supply and return air fans, exhaust fans and all their associated components, (i.e., fans, motors, belts, mixing boxes, linkages, damper motors, and pneumatic and DDC controls).
• Cleaning, maintaining repair of packaged A/C units, which includes through wall units; roof mounted and pad mounted equipment.
• Calibrating, servicing, and adjustment of pneumatic control systems, valves, actuators, and thermostats, etc.
• Perform miscellaneous maintenance and repair tasks on buildings and property requiring a variety of skills of less than journeyman level in carpentry, painting, plumbing, plastering, welding, sheet metal work, and other skilled trades.
• Maintains tennis courts/nets, sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads; performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment, such as snow blowers and keeps records of work completed.
• Capability of working independently and confident in the required purchase and/or order of supplies and materials, in conformance with established School Department policy and state law, to carry out their work. In addition, the incumbent will be required to keep records through the ACT 100 computerized maintenance management system of all work completed and complete a daily work log.
• This individual is classified as essential building personnel. During adverse weather events, this individual should assist other essential personnel with maintaining equipment, repairing snow event equipment or any other tasks required to assist the team. Building equipment emergencies take precedence over assisting staff.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in a building.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs and skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to schedule.
• Ability to communicate orally and in and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral…