Building Engineer-Group II - (50012765)
Description
Please email the required Class A Stationary Engineer's license to [email protected] before moving forward in the hiring process,
For forward-thinking administrators and educator's opportunities abound in the School District of Philadelphia. The School District of Philadelphia is committed to transforming the education opportunities it offers the city’s more than 203,000 school-aged children. The district seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools, principals and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?
Job Summary
Responsible for the operation, maintenance and security of the school plant to which assigned, both buildings and grounds. Supports the coordinated requirements of the principal, staff and cafeteria personnel. Performs services generally in an elementary school (with some exceptions) with a building area greater than 35,000 square feet but not in excess of 70,000 square feet.
Essential Functions
- Supervises custodial personnel engaged in cleaning the building and caring for the grounds as well as those responsible for the operation and maintenance of the heating, ventilating, plumbing, drainage, and other mechanical and electrical mechanisms in the boiler room and elsewhere in the building.
- Cooperates with Principal, teachers and staff in meeting their needs to provide quality education to students and the community.
- Maintains a high standard of cleanliness and neatness in building, grounds and sidewalks, maintains lawns and shrubbery in a neat and attractive manner and keeps grounds clear and free of ice and snow in winter; protects the school against vandalism, fire, storm damage and other hazards.
- Keeps records of repairs, needs, requisitions, records when appropriate, and forwards all records to the Regional Manager, Facilities Management and Services in charge of the school area.
- Supervises a regular preventative maintenance program, cooperates with maintenance crews from the warehouse as they work in the school plant; submits work orders for repairs to the Regional Manager, Facilities Management and Services, or when authorized by the Regional Manager directly to the Maintenance Division at the warehouse.
- Receives, stores and places all supply, furniture, equipment in proper location: when received, except for cafeteria supplies; sets up, dismantles or moves furniture and portable instructional equipment and supplies requested by Principal and staff; makes minor repairs on doors, bookcases, etc. as requested by the Principal or staff.
- Maintains records in a boiler room log; orders coal, oil or other fuel in accordance with the Building Division rules and regulations.
- Certifies for payment all purchase orders for custodial supplies, equipment, ash removal, exterminating services, etc.
- Reports by telephone to the Facilities Division, damaged or stolen school property; in the event of absence of illness of self or other personnel informs the Regional Manager, Facilities Management and Services.
- Performs work in the boiler room when personnel may be absent or incapacitated.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- High school graduation or its equivalent.
- Six years of full-time, paid custodial experience in a large commercial or public building or group of smaller buildings, including work in a high-pressure boiler room and with auxiliary boiler room equipment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of:
o methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work.
o high pressure boilers and auxiliary boiler room equipment.
o the occupational hazards and safety precautions pertaining to all phases of custodial work.
o supervisory methods and techniques.
o safety requirements in a school.
o supervises the work of others and willingness to work around children.
o maintains records.
o makes minor building repairs.
o work well with teachers and others in the instructional activities of the public school.
o carries out orders and appreciate the principles of good business management.
o meets approved physical and medical standards.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Nondiscrimination
The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.
Certificates/Licenses
Possession of a Class A Stationary engineer’s license.
Primary Location: Facilities Mgmt. & Services (9270)
Job: Facilities & Maintenance
Organization: The School District of Philadelphia
Regular
Employee Status: Entry Level
Job Posting: Dec 20, 2022, 2:56:46 PM
Union Affiliation: 32BJ- District 1201 (32BJ)
Unposting Date: Ongoing
