Special Engineer - Maintenance, Category

Westside Community Schools District Wide
- Omaha, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job : 5960730
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
909 South 76th Street
Omaha, NE 68114

Position Available Immediately

POSITION: Special Assign. Engineer-Maintenance, Cat 4A

Full-Time – 12 months per year

Approx. Shift Time:
Monday – Friday 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM

DEPARTMENT: Building Services

SUPERVISOR: Director of Facilities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• City of Omaha 3rd Grade Engineer’s License
• Ability to climb ladders to a distance of 30 feet or more
• Ability to lift and carry 70 lbs to a distance of 50 feet or more
• Universal A/C certificate
• Five years of building maintenance experience
• Five years of experience with heat pump operations & repair
• Ability to perform skilled tasks in the repair & maintenance of building fixtures, furniture, mechanical devices, mechanical systems, A/C systems, refrigeration systems, electrical distribution systems, lighting systems, flooring, etc., and ability to operate EMS at a high level
• Physically able to perform tasks under working conditions that require walking, standing, lifting, carrying, and bending over for long periods of time
• Ability to work with or without supervision, follow directions, operate work order system, etc.
• Must be flexible and willing to adjust quickly to the changing demands of a busy rural/urban school district
• Must work well with the public, staff, students, supervisors, etc.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Security of the building: locking/unlocking, arming/disarming access controls
• Mechanical systems operation, repair, and preventative maintenance, including but not limited to boilers, chemical water treatment, chillers, package A/C units, water heaters, pumps, tanks, filters, traps, thermostats & related piping, lighting fixture repair and installation, electrical repairs, plumbing repairs, and installation or modification for all of the above
• Energy management system (EMS) operation and programming
• Setup/takedown of various school activities, etc.
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness, appearance, and maintenance of assigned work areas
• Snow removal as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Westside Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $30.65 to $30.65 Per Hour

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required