Building Engineer at Millard South High School

Full-Time 12-Month Position at Millard South High School

Position Includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
• Excellent Retirement Plan 

This position requires availabilty for weekend building checks on a rotating basis.

Job Description
Title: Senior High Day and/or Night Engineer (Group 8)

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

General Summary:
Employees in this job classification perform various duties requiring moderate physical strength. Typical routine duties include, but are not restricted to: troubleshooting, analyzing, and repairing malfunctions associated with the building plant equipment; assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the building’s preventive maintenance program for the High School; maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and parts; identifies and acquires replacement parts; maintains relevant up-to-date records; coordinates servicing activities of others; performs preventive maintenance inspections; and performs servicing routines on building plant equipment. Additionally, tasks associated with other requirements within the District’s operations and maintenance are required of this position.

Essential Functions:
1. Troubleshooting, analyzes, services, and repairs building plant equipment to include, but not limited to: HVAC, mechanical, electrical, electronic, DDC, lighting, pneumatics, plumbing systems, and equipment. Completes work order requisitions by replacing/repairing faulty equipment as needed, change filters, maintains equipment, supplies, and inventory. Tests water for proper chemicals level in Cooling towers and Heating – Cooling Loups. (75%)
2. Assists with the supervision of and provides technical assistance to building personnel. Assists with the planning, implementation, and evaluating of the preventive maintenance program for the building. Service and maintain swimming pool equipment and chemical condition of pool water. (15%)
3. Maintains appropriate paperwork and prepares reports as needed. Aid with the set-up for meetings, dances, athletics, and activities; installation or repair of miscellaneous items that may be used in schools such as – weather stations, athletic equipment, and industrial arts equipment. Conducts and attends in-service programs. Is able to react to change and handle other essential tasks as assigned. (10%)
Qualifications:

1. Education Level:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Certification/Licensure:

• Formal certified training in HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical systems required.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and meet all District requirements for driving school district vehicles.
• City of Omaha Grade III Engineer’s License is required or will be acquired within 13 months of assignment. Failure to acquire this license will result in a transfer to a custodial position or termination if the employee is unwilling to accept the transfer.
• A swimming pool operator’s certificate is required or will be acquired within 6 months of assignment. Failure to acquire this license will result in a transfer to a custodial position or termination if the employee is unwilling to accept the transfer.
• EPA Refrigerant Handling certification is preferred.
• Must keep licenses up to date by taking required annual training. 

3. Experience Desired:

• Three years of experience in an HVAC field.
• A minimum of 4 years work experience in the light commercial and residential HVAC service field is preferred.

4. Other Requirements:

• Work overtime as required.
• Above-average working knowledge of HVAC equipment, controls, plumbing and electrical/electronic systems.
• Ability to demonstrate desirable working relations and work habits.
• Ability to plan, implement, complete, and evaluate the complete mechanical maintenance program on a building level.
• Capable of reading and interpreting working drawings and schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and make repairs on various types of HVAC systems and controls, plumbing systems, and electrical systems.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate personnel engaged in maintenance work.
• Ability to set-up and maintain parts inventory and records.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff and others.
• Presents a neat and clean appearance.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Be available for on-call and overtime as required.
• Ability to work in cramped crawl spaces and to work off ladders and scaffolding.

Preferred:

Demonstrates on-the-job advanced knowledge of, and able to troubleshoot, analyze, and solve complex problems associated with the following: Electrical installations, electronic controls, and electrical codes; heating systems; refrigeration systems, pneumatic controls; and plumbing systems.

Successfully completes assigned training courses or seminars in HVAC, phone, intercom, energy management, and clock systems.

Special Requirements: 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, please complete our application from the MPS website. Highly qualified applicants providing at least two references (one supervisory reference) will receive priority consideration. All applicants will receive notifications by email, but only the most qualified will be called for interviews. Please check your email for status updates.