Second Shift Engineer I

Duluth Public Schools

Unterseen

On-site

CHF 20,000 - 28,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Duluth Public Schools is hiring a Second Shift Engineer I to perform maintenance, cleaning, and operation of cleaning equipment in school facilities. Under supervision, you will support custodial staff, monitor evening activities, and assist with building access and safety systems.

You will coordinate with the Building Engineer and supervisors on setups, occupancy, and special needs, and respond to emergencies while ensuring secure closure of the building at shift end.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a related role or equivalent.
Special Boilers License required before entry.
Knowledge of cleaning standards and boiler operation helpful.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and cleaning tasks and operate cleaning equipment.
Monitor evening activities and assist in supervising students and adults.
Coordinate with building staff on setups, occupancy times and special needs.
Respond to emergencies and report equipment issues promptly.
Arms security systems after perimeter checks and manage building access.

Skills

Cleaning standards

Time management

Effective communications

Basic boiler operation

Oral and written communications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Floor cleaning equipment

Hand and power tools

PCs for access control

Job description

Second Shift Engineer I
1st Street Building
40 hours/week | Monday - Friday|1:30pm-9:30pm
Summer Hours: 6:00am-2:30pm
Starting Wage: $21.31/hr + Benefits
Start date: 08/03/26
Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspireevery studentto achieve their potential and prepare students to leadproductive, fulfilling lives.

Summary:

Duluth Public School is seeking an individual who under general supervision, performs maintenance and cleaning tasks and operation of various types of cleaning equipment to care for and maintain school facilities and district properties, performs basic building maintenance and performs related work as required. In addition, a Second Shift Engineer I, under the direction of the Building Engineer, and with supervision from a Facilities Management Supervisor, a Second Shift Engineer I assists school custodian I/II/III's in their use of equipment and follows up on completion of regular task assignments as directed by building Engineer or Facilities Management Supervisor. The Second Shift Engineer I monitors evening activities in the building and assists in monitoring the conduct of students and adults in and around the building. Also coordinates with building Engineer, principal, community education coordinators, activity directors and activity site managers regarding setups, occupancy times and special needs or concerns. Communicates with building Engineer and supervisors when there are recognized heating and ventilation issues affecting activities or occupancy comfort; responds to and reports emergency situations and equipment failures and alarms. Responsible for clearing the building of occupants and arming security systems after perimeter checks are complete. Has knowledge and ability to create and remove override entries in building access control system. May substitute for Building Engineers during temporary absences.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
One year of experience
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work as determined by the employer.

Certification or Licensure Requirements: (prior to job entry)

Special Boilers License

Knowledge Requirements

Cleaning standards.
Cleaning methods.
Time management.
Effective communications.
Basic boiler operation.
Basic knowledge of standard tools, methods and practices involved in building maintenance.

Skill Requirements

Use and care of floor cleaning equipment.
Task prioritization.
Operation of janitorial and grounds keeping equipment (e.g., floor scrubbers, snow blowers, lawn tractors with blower attachments).
Operation of personal computers, including related to building access and lighting control.
Operation of hand and power tools.
Oral and written communications.
Has the ability to coordinate and assist the work of custodian II as directed by building engineer or facilities management supervisor.
Written and verbal communication and relationship skills to efficiently and effectively perform essential duties.

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50into HRA annually
Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00into HRA annually
Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

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