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Building Engineer I

James K. Polk Elementary School
Alexandria, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

Job Description:

 

The Building Engineer I is established for the purpose/s of operating and maintaining an attractive, healthy, safe and comfortable facility for students, staff and public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities and events; minimizing property damage, loss and liability exposure; ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner. This is a 12-month, 240 day, Support position. 

 

 

 

Qualificiations:

  • Education: Targeted job-related education that meets organization’s prerequisite requirements.
  • Certificates & Licenses: NIULPE 6th Class, DC 6th Class or Maryland 3rd Class Operating Engineers License.
  • Experience: Three (3) years of progressive experience with the operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC,    electrical, and plumbing systems.

 

Essential Functions

  • Arranges furnishings and equipment (e.g. teacher moves, relocating classrooms, computer set up, etc.) in preparation of meetings, classroom activities, and special events.
  • Attends meetings (e.g. workshops, in-service, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or receiving information.
  • Communicates with principal and supervisor on daily basis to discuss work planned for that day.
  • Coordinates requirements for special events (e.g. scheduling special events, meeting, building and facility safety, etc.) to ensure availability of facilities and/or equipment required.
  • Informs school personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders to provide necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with health and safety regulations.
  • Inspects school facilities to ensure site is suitable for safe operations and maintained in an attractive and clean condition, identifying necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
  • Maintains a variety of documents (e.g. building inventories, building or equipment warranty, MSDS sheets, inspections, etc.) for an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance. .
  • Performs routine and preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning equipment (e.g. checking fluid levels, condition of belts and pulleys, oiling/greasing motors, replacing filters, cleaning and painting machinery, etc.) and regulates individual climate control units for satisfactory climate control in an efficient manner.
  • Prepares documentation (e.g. preventive maintenance schedule for facility, work and vacation schedules, work orders, requisitions, daily and overtime slips, annual budget requests, work orders, etc.) to provide written support and/or convey information.
  • Prepares facilities for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, building access doors, disarming security systems, raising flag, minor repairs, etc.) to ensure facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
  • Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions (e.g. equipment, products, vendors, etc.) that promote efficient operation of maintenance/custodial services and regulatory compliance.
  • Repairs or submits work orders, as appropriate on facilities and systems (e.g. boilers, locks, doors, electrical equipment fixtures, etc.) to ensure that facilities and systems are in safe operating condition.
  • Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, injured and ill students, security/fire alarms, etc.) and takes appropriate action to maintain a functioning educational environment.
  • This position is considered emergency essential and the employee will be required to report to work regardless of weather or school conditions.

 

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 70% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in some hazardous conditions. 

 

 

Compensation:

  • Salary Placement for this position is Grade 14; $20.10 to $24.73 hourly, determined by The ACPS Support Staff Salary Scale

 

Clearances:

  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
  • Tuberculosis Skin Test.
  • Public Health Compliance - Must follow safety and health protocols.

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Salary : $38,592 - $47,482

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