Building Engineer

Independent School District 196; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent School District 196 is seeking a custodial supervisor to oversee custodial and maintenance staff, coordinate with the building principal, and ensure preventative maintenance and safety standards.

The position is full-time on a 12-month calendar, hours 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with responsibilities including inspections, logs, energy programs, and after-hours communication.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalency; vocational training preferred.
• Experience supervising custodial/maintenance staff in school or public building.
• Ability to supervise, assign work, evaluate and monitor performance.
• Experience with HVAC equipment and building automation systems; maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, inspect, and coordinate work with custodial and maintenance staff.
• Meet with building principal to coordinate activities.
• Maintain building logs and supply inventories.
• Comply with energy-saving programs and preventative maintenance database.
• Perform grounds maintenance and operate related equipment.
• Conduct after-hours callbacks as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC knowledge

Record keeping

Punctuality

Team coordination

Education

First Class C boiler license

Unlicensed Electrician Registration

Tools

Building automation systems

Preventative Maintenance database

Job description

Description

8 hrs./day, 12-month calendar
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Effective Date Of Employment

ASAP

Application Deadline

August 19, 2026 4:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required. Formal vocational training pertaining to building maintenance preferred.
• Previous experience as a custodial supervisor/lead, in a school, public building or hospital.
• Ability to supervise, assign work, evaluate and monitor the performance of custodial and maintenance staff.
• Previous experience in the maintenance of HVAC equipment, building automation systems and record keeping.
• Knowledge of Preventative Maintenance program.
• First Class C boiler license required, Chief C preferred.
• Unlicensed Electrician Registration required or must be willing to obtain within three months.
• Must have a good attendance record and be punctual.
• Must have positive work performance evaluations. Must not have any recent disciplinary actions.
• Must conduct a positive interview and receive a good reference from current and previous supervisors.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, inspect, and coordinate work requests with custodial and maintenance staff.
• Meet regularly with building principal to coordinate activities.
• Maintain building logs and supply inventories.
• Comply with building and district energy saving programs.
• Perform or delegate preventative maintenance tasks, maintain preventative maintenance database.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties, pull weeds, mow and snow removal, etc. Operate and repair grounds maintenance equipment.
• Conduct weekend and holiday building checks. Must have reliable communications technology (cell phone) for after hour call backs or questions.
• Performs building custodial & maintenance tasks and food service duties as required.
• Completes scheduled job performance evaluations for custodial staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform duties in a timely, neat and efficient manner.

Responsible To

Building Principal / Coordinator of Facilities and Grounds

Compensation / Benefits

According to contractual agreement (based on 2025-26 contract)

• If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment.
• Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account.
• Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.
• Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 20 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources, Joel Milteer (651-423-7859 [e-mail]) is the designated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education, Jeremy Sorenson (651-423-7782 [e-mail]) and the Director of Secondary Education, Eric Hansen (651-423-7712 [e-mail]) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education, Janet Fimmen (651-423-7629 [e-mail]) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors is 3455 153rd Street W, Rosemount, MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

• Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.