Building Engineer II

Young World Physical Education; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 32,511 - 39,991; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Alexandria is seeking a Building Engineer II to manage HVAC operations and maintain a safe and clean environment for students and staff. The role involves performing routine maintenance, supervising custodial staff, and preparing necessary reports.

The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in HVAC systems and effective communication to coordinate activities with school administration. Immediate starting date, full-time position offering a competitive salary range of $23.60 to $29.03 hourly.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating HVAC units and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to perform routine and preventive maintenance on climate control systems.
• Strong communication skills for daily interaction with facility personnel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of HVAC units.
• Maintain school cleanliness and safety standards.
• Inspect facilities for safety and maintenance needs.
• Prepare various operational reports and schedules.

Skills

HVAC systems operation

Preventive maintenance

Communication skills

Climatic control

Job description

Building Engineer II

Alexandria City Public School District - Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School, Alexandria, Virginia

Job ID: 5809979

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.60 to $29.03

Job Description

The Building Engineer II ensures a sanitary, safe, and comfortable facility for students, staff, and the public. They perform skilled and semi-skilled work necessary for the safe and efficient operation of HVAC units and auxiliary equipment, ensure assignments are completed in a timely manner, and supervise and support assigned custodians in their duties.

Essential Functions

• Attends meetings (e.g., workshops, in-service) to convey or receive information.
• Cleans assigned school facilities as required (cafeteria, kitchen, grounds) to maintain a healthy, safe, and attractive environment.
• Communicates with the principal daily to discuss work planned for that day.
• Coordinates scheduled special events, meetings, building and facility safety, etc., to ensure availability of facilities (John Adams, Mt. Vernon, and Minnie Howard only) and/or equipment and the number of custodians required for special events or building rentals.
• Informs personnel regarding procedures and/or status of work orders to provide necessary information for making decisions, taking appropriate action, and complying with health and safety regulations.
• Inspects school facilities to ensure the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive condition, and identifies necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc.
• Maintains a variety of documents (e.g., inspections, performance reports, and maintenance/repair documentation) to provide an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Operates central HVAC systems, individual/zoned units, and related equipment to ensure the safe and efficient operation of HVAC units and auxiliary equipment/systems.
• Performs routine and preventive maintenance on heating and air conditioning equipment (e.g., checking fluid levels, condition of belts and pulleys, oiling/greasing motors, replacing filters, cleaning and painting machinery) to efficiently maintain climate control equipment and ensure satisfactory climate control in buildings.
• Prepares various reports (e.g., preventive maintenance schedule, work and vacation schedules, work orders, requisitions, daily overtime slips, annual budget requests) to provide written support and convey information.
• Prepares facilities for daily operations (e.g., opening gates, building access doors, disarming security systems, raising flag, minor repairs) to ensure facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
• Receives freight deliveries to verify accuracy of orders and ensure proper storage.
• Recommends policies, procedures, and/or actions (e.g., equipment, products, vendors) to provide information and direction that ensures efficient operation of maintenance/custodial services and regulatory compliance.
• Regulates individual climate control units to provide satisfactory climate control efficiently.
• Repairs facilities and systems (e.g., boilers, locks, doors, electrical equipment fixtures) to ensure facilities and systems are in safe operating condition.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 70% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and in some hazardous conditions.

This position is emergency essential and the employee must report during school closings.

Clearances

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
• Tuberculosis Skin Test

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Contact Information

www.acps.k12.va.us