Brainerd Learning Center Day Engineer - 6:00am - 2:30pm

Brainerd Public Schools; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 22,441 - 40,776; Full time

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools is seeking an Elementary Day Engineer at the Brainerd Learning Center, responsible for maintaining school facilities and ensuring high custodial standards. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to handle various maintenance tasks, including plumbing and electrical systems.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma and prior experience in building maintenance. A 1st Class C Boilers License or the ability to obtain one is essential. The position offers competitive hourly pay between $16.29 and $29.60.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in building maintenance and custodial duties.
• MN Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high custodial standards and conduct maintenance in school buildings.
• Regulate heating, ventilation, and cooling systems.
• Ensure building security and communicate issues to the director.

Skills

Custodial skills

Communication skills

Carpentry skills

Ability to work in poor weather conditions

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Job description

Brainerd Learning Center Day Engineer - 6:00am - 2:30pm JobID: 1360

Date Posted: 5/29/2026

Position Title: Elementary Day Engineer

Department/Building: Brainerd Learning Center

Reports to: Director of Buildings and Grounds

Position Duty Days/Contract: 12 months, 8 hour days

Salary Range: $16.29-$29.60 per hour

Link to Union Contract

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Buildings and Grounds, the day engineer will maintain high custodial standards, conduct maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintain equipment in functional condition; and possess excellent time management and communication skills.

License Requirements

• 1st Class C Boilers License or ability to obtain license within timeframe agreed upon by building and grounds director

Essential Functions

• All Custodian Duties Plus:
• Regulate heating, ventilation, and cooling mechanical systems
• Maintenance and repair of plumbing and electrical systems
• Maintenance and repair of fire and clock systems
• Repair and maintenance of kitchen and cafeteria equipment
• Carpentry skills
• Manage energy recovery systems and hydronics building heating systems
• Order/maintain chemical supplies
• Ensure all activities (School District and Community) aresupported
• Ensure that all areas of building are secure
• Communicate any building or personnel issues to the Director of Buildings and Grounds

Safety Sensitive Job Duties

• Boiler operation
• Lockout/tagout
• Confined space entry
• Maintain and operate lawn & tractor equipment
• Maintain and operate weed whips and other lawn maintenance equipment
• Maintain and operate snow removal equipment
• Operate aerial lifts over ten feet

Additional Duties

• Eligible to operate school district vehicles according to District guidelines
• Schedule and oversee maintenance activities
• Schedule and supervise employees

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, i.e., brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Use appropriate safety gear.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow SDS's

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to frequently walk, bend, twist, turn, crouch, etc.
• Ability to see and hear to the extent necessary to perform essential duties.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.

Typical qualifications

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building maintenance and cleaning.
• MN Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.