Senior Building Engineer

Full-Time

Name of Facility
:
Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

Address
3601 Burt Street
Omaha, Nebraska
68131

Name
:
Marybeth Goddard
Email
: mgoddard

Department: Maintenance and Engineering
Reports to: The Director of Buildings and Grounds

The Senior Engineer assists the Director of Building and Grounds in the implementation and supervision of maintenance to facilitate repairs and alterations of Duchesne’s buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities include:

• Possesses the necessary skills to work with members of the maintenance team to complete department related responsibilities
• Makes repairs on any part of the building, grounds or equipment
• Supervises Building and Maintenance Engineers by setting clear expectations and ensuring everyone has the materials or equipment needed to accomplish the work assigned;
• Reviews procedures for pest control and monitors and inspects with licensed pest control service
• Checks temperature throughout the building and takes steps to adjust to a comfortable range and report problems to the Director of Building and Maintenance
• Monitors the operation of all major equipment
• Identifies needs for and makes repairs on any part of the building, grounds, or equipment
• Monitors the daily and monthly “Preventative Maintenance Schedule” and carries out all required maintenance
• Prepares areas for events, including placement of furniture and equipment
• Adheres to the recommendations of fire, health, and insurance inspectors
• Maintains school vehicles in good operating condition
• Ensures that all requests for repairs are responded to promptly and that the person making the request is informed of progress
• Routinely inspects building and grounds, taking appropriate action to correct problems in a timely manner
• Works with the IT Department as needed to assist with documentation and contracts repairs and improvements to the facility’s phone and voice mail system
• Assists the Director of Buildings and Grounds in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment throughout the campus. This includes the heat pump loop and hot water heating systems, temperature control systems, chemical treatment, cooling systems, air distribution equipment and plumbing system

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a strong understanding of and experience with HVAC service and other internal building controls including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, as needed, for events and emergency situations
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of the Archdiocese of Omaha Safe Environment training.
• Must have experience in maintenance roles in a commercial building