Building Engineer

Universal Companies Inc

Philadelphia, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Background Investigation, Blueprints, Building Systems, Carpentry, Charter Schools, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Driver's License, Electricity, Emergency Procedures, Engineering Management, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Furniture Moving, Furniture Repair, HVAC, High School Diploma, Life Safety Systems, Lifting Equipment, Maintenance - HVAC, Maintenance - Plumbing, Maintenance Services, Order Supplies, Organizational Skills, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Physical Demands, Physical Security, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Property Maintenance, Record Keeping, School Buildings, System Operations, Team Player, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Title: Building Engineer Supervisor Job Title: Director of Facility Operations

Employment Status: Full-time; 12 month FLSA Status: Hourly

The management services offered to our family of charter schools, allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.

 

Essential Functions

The Building Engineer will perform preventive and routine maintenance and repairs on building and systems; including but not limited to plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and general building repairs, moving furniture, equipment, life safety and associated system and other duties as assigned. The Building Engineer will work closely with the Director of Facility Operations to ensure reliable operations of building system, physical appearance and security of Universal facilities.

 

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance upkeep of school building on a daily basis. • Perform routine maintenance or repair on building and systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, general building repairs, life safety and associates systems. • Execute emergency procedures on building systems and sub-systems. • Perform trash removal as needed.

 

Specific Physical Demands

• Lifting equipment, tools and supplies. • Climbing ladders to replace ceiling tiles or lights as needed. • Ensuring that equipment is operating within parameters and at maximum efficiencies.

 

Maintaining Equipment and Records

• Maintain equipment logs, records, operational data and history. • Order equipment and supplies as needed for the maintenance of the school building.

 

Qualifications

High School Diploma and/or Vocational Trade Certificate Program 3-5 years of experience in facility maintenance related to HVAC, Electric, Plumbing and/or Carpentry (certification preferred) Must have Building Certification and EPA Universal HVAC License Ability to read and interpret building plans and blue prints Maintain Building exterior and curb (ie, Lawn care, trash removal, snow removal) Excellent verbal, written and communication skills Must be effective in working independently with little or no supervision Strong organization skills and proficient in establishing priorities Experience working on complex equipment component, computer systems and blueprints Ability to communicate and cooperatively work with diverse group of people Valid Driver license Ability to work flexible hours Must be able to pass background check Experience and/or interest in working in an urban school environment

 

The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

 

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About the Company

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Universal Companies Inc