School Plant Engineer

Job Overview

This is a Facilities Services position that performs general maintenance at the semi-skilled level in schools.  An employee in this class is responsible for performing varied general maintenance duties to repair and maintain a variety of building systems, fixtures and equipment, such as changing light bulbs, changing ballasts, changing filters, changing flush valves, monitoring HVAC systems, installing dry erase boards, and similar tasks.  

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Changes air filters, replaces bulbs and ballasts on light fixtures.  Monitors building mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and assists with repairs.
• Makes minor repairs to toilets, faucets, and water valves.
• Installs bulletin boards, repairs equipment, furniture, floor tiles and carpeting, performs light painting.
• Lubricates locks and hinges, adjusts doors and door closures.
• Hangs banners, signs, and artwork.
• Uses tractor, snow blowers, and shovels to help clear snow and ice from campus sidewalks and pathways.
• Occasionally operates grounds maintenance equipment to cut grass and trim shrubs.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

     Education

      High school graduate or GED equivalent required

     Experience

     Licenses and Certifications

     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the operations and general maintenance work to support a school’s physical plant
• Ability to perform semi-skilled general facilities maintenance work
• Ability to use the tools, equipment, and materials of the field safely and effectively
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, to communicate effectively, and to work cooperatively with others  
• Must be able to use information technology systems to receive work assignments and other communications

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Maintenance Manager

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 Months/ 254 Days/ 8 Hours

Salary Level: Universal 7

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $26.04- $33.50

Remote Work Eligible: No

Collective Bargaining Unit: Non-certified

Essential  Personnel Disclosure 

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this job are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.  

Salary : $26 - $34