Building Engineer

Openings as of 5/10/2026. We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below.

Building Engineer

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial
• Date Posted: 5/6/2026
• Location:
  
  Percy Julian Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  SY27

Revised:
May 2026

SY27

Building & Grounds

Exempt

Senior Director of Communications and Engagement

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance available.

Leaves: paid sick, personal, and vacation days provided.

• The ideal team member in District 97 is a visionary and equity-centered leader who inspires excellence and fosters collective responsibility for student success. This individual:
  • Champions the district's vision and drives forward-thinking, innovative practices that anticipate future educational needs.
  • Stewards public trust and resources with fiscal responsibility and ethical transparency.
  • Demonstrates relentless commitment to student success, ensuring that every decision supports equitable opportunities and outcomes for all learners.
  • Organizes and empowers teams to work collaboratively toward shared goals, recognizing the interdependence of roles across departments and schools.
  • Fosters a culture of care, learning, and service, grounded in authentic engagement with students, families, staff, and community members.
  • Models integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality, serving as a role model for ethical and respectful conduct at all levels.
  • Thrives in a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse environment, showing a deep passion for inclusive practices and building belonging for all team members.
  • Seeks and embraces feedback, especially when it challenges them to grow and improve in the service of students and colleagues.
  • Understands the powerful intersection of leadership, learning, and equity, and aligns their work to dismantle systemic barriers.
  • Courageously addresses unprofessional behavior, holding self and others accountable to high standards in service to the community and students.

The Building Engineer is an important member of the building staff and, as such, assumes responsibility for ensuring that the interior and exterior of his/her building are a clean, safe, functional space for staff and students, and an attractive asset to the community.

The Building Engineer for each school is directly responsible to the Building Principal and the Buildings and Grounds Manager. His/her primary objective is to ensure a safe, comfortable building that enhances the educational environment for students and staff.

• Allocate appropriate time to the supervision of custodial staff, including the balanced assignment of custodial duties.
• Complete all assigned engineer and custodial duties to ensure a clean, safe, and functional space for students and staff.
• Perform duties as assigned for activities in or out of the building.
• Lunch Duties: periodically check the cafeteria area, spot clean spills, ensure floors remain safe and tidy during lunch, empty trash & recycling bins as needed, and after lunch; inspect restrooms near the cafeteria for cleanliness and communicate with cafeteria staff or administration about any issues.
• Move materials and equipment as directed.
• Security watch: maintain a safe environment for students, staff and visitors; secure the building by checking doors and locks with interior/exterior building checks; identify and report hazards or issues immediately.
• Plan a daily agenda and meet daily with members of the custodial staff assigned to the building.
• Prioritize the building's work and workflow, subject to the direction of the Buildings and Grounds Administration and/or the Building Principal.
• Monitor and prioritize preventive maintenance and process work orders in the work order system.
• Support and communicate with Buildings & Grounds Administration and Maintenance for review of all work completed by outside contractors.
• Check all equipment used for heating, ventilating, and/or cooling of the building for proper operation.
• Regularly check and communicate using email, phone, and other tools.
• Assume responsibility for ensuring the building is…