Building Engineer - Ponderosa Elementary School

Cherry Creek School District; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Creek School District is seeking a Maintenance/Custodian to perform building preventative and outdoor maintenance and repairs in district facilities, including elementary, middle, and high schools.

You may be temporarily reassigned to cover vacancies; the role requires physical work and the ability to operate hand and power tools, with duties that include cleaning, graffiti removal, minor plumbing and HVAC tasks, and supporting school activities.

Qualifications

• HSE diploma required.
• Experience in general maintenance preferred.
• Ability to communicate with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Perform building maintenance tasks including cleaning, graffiti removal, wall patching and painting, and basic electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work.
• Support school activities and events by setting up, tearing down, and cleaning up.
• Maintain outdoor areas, remove snow/ice, and perform routine grounds upkeep.
• Respond to service requests and assist with emergencies as needed.
• Audit facilities and report maintenance needs to appropriate teams.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

General maintenance

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Non-Exempt

COMPENSATION PLAN

Custodial, Maintenance, Grounds, and Carpentry

PAY RANGE

Range 8

SUPERVISOR

Building Manager or designee

LAST UPDATED

04/10/2023

JOB SUMMARY

Perform building preventative and outdoor maintenance and repairs. May be temporarily reassigned at other District schools to cover vacancies. Assignments include elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following tasks describe the basic functions of the job and represent the type of work performed. They do not constitute an exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities performed on the job. The following frequencies and percentage of time spent are approximations only and are subject to flexibility dependent on organizational needs.

• Perform building maintenance tasks including but not limited to: cleaning, graffiti removal, wall patching and painting, moving (internal to building), preventative maintenance checks and services, limited electrical, plumbing, and HVAC tasks. [Daily, 25%]
• Support school activities and events by setting up, tearing down, and cleaning up. Open assigned building at established times when applicable. [Daily, 25%]
• Perform outdoor maintenance including sweeping steps, entryways, and alcoves, picking up trash, and emptying outdoor garbage receptacles. Remove snow and ice from walkways and entryways. Pressure wash exterior sidewalks once a year. [Daily, 25%]
• Respond to all school radio and cell phone calls for service. May need to perform emergency biohazard cleanups. [Daily, 15%]
• Audit facilities and report maintenance needs to the appropriate supporting entity. [Daily, 5%]
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. [Daily, 5%]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• No professional work experience required
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire

MINIMUM CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

• N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• General maintenance, construction, or grounds experience
• Experience with various tools (hand and power)
• Customer service experience
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Medium work strength level (lifting or carrying 50 pounds)
• Works both indoors and outdoors
• Constant standing and walking
• Frequent bending and squatting
• Frequent pushing and pulling
• Frequent climbing of stairs, ladders, and vehicles
• Good motor skills to successfully perform daily tasks that require hand tool and machinery use
• Repetitive motions
• Overhead work
• Ability to move equipment, furniture, and other heavy materials daily
• Work at varying vertical heights
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• May be temporarily reassigned at other District schools to cover vacancies
• Normal school district environment