Engineer I, Maintenance and Operations

TETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1; Jackson (WY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Teton County School District #1 is seeking an Engineer I, Maintenance and Operations to perform preventive and corrective maintenance across school facilities and grounds. You will work independently or in crews, complete work orders, and coordinate with the supervisor to keep campuses safe and ready for staff and students.

The role requires knowledge of multiple trades, the ability to respond to emergencies, and a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate (or equivalency).
• General knowledge of construction, electrical, and plumbing.
• Knowledge of applicable trade safety practices.
• 5 years experience in building maintenance (preferred).
• Good interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Certificate/licensing in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or related trades may apply.
• Holding a certificate in a specialized trade.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic trade work in plumbing, electrical, lighting, door hardware, carpentry, equipment repair, welding, locksmithing, painting and patching walls, HVAC, pumps & motors, and occasional new construction.
• Perform routine maintenance via work order system inside TCSD buildings and property, including grounds.
• Apply preventative maintenance to buildings and equipment to reduce future problems.
• Know safety practices and fix potential hazards to prevent injuries.
• Operate maintenance equipment (drills, gauges, pumps, welders, hand/power tools, lifts, etc.).
• Operate heavy equipment and maintain safety protocols.
• Monitor and protect TCSD inventory of tools and equipment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by senior facilities staff or supervisor.
• Engineer I may be required to work emergency events and may be called to duty beyond hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

High School Graduate

Interpersonal skills

Safety practices

Driver's license

Communication skills

Specialized trade certificates

Engineer pay scale knowledge

Education

High School Graduate (or equivalency)

Job description

Eligible For Overtime, Workers' Compensation

STARTING AT $32.90/HOUR DOE

Compensation package can be found HERE

ENGINEER I, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS

261 DAY CALENDAR

Eligible For Overtime, Workers' Compensation

STARTING AT $32.90/HOUR DOE

Compensation package can be found HERE

Reports To

Director of Facilities

Position Description For Engineer i

The Engineer will perform and assist with planned preventative and corrective maintenance, grounds upkeep, completion of work orders, and other related tasks throughout school facilities and grounds to ensure the campus is ready and safe for staff and students. The employee will work independently with limited supervision or as part of a crew requiring coordination with fellow workers. The employee will be required to recognize and report maintenance needs to the supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform basic trade work in one or more trades (plumbing, basic electrical, lighting, door hardware, carpentry, equipment repair, welding, locksmithing, painting and patching walls, HVAC, pumps & motors, and occasional new construction).
• Performs routine maintenance, via a work order system, to interior and exterior of TCSD buildings and property, including grounds.
• Applies preventative maintenance to buildings and equipment to reduce future problems or repairs.
• Knowledge of general safety practices and fixes potential safety hazards to avoid injuries.
• Operate a variety of maintenance equipment including drills, gauges, pumps, meter, welders, hand and power tools, operate a lift and other equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment and maintains safety protocols of such equipment.
• Monitors and protects TCSD inventory of tools and equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by senior facilities staff or supervisor.
• Engineer I are essential personnel and may be required to work emergency events. Employees may be subject to call to duty and may be required to work beyond normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.
• Other duties as assigned

Professional Qualifications

• High School Graduate (or equivalency).
• General knowledge of construction, electrical, and plumbing.
• Knowledge of applicable trade safety practices.
• A combination of education and experience that prepares applicant for this job; preferred 5 years experience in building maintenance.
• Requires good interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication skills.
• Employees subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and TCSD #1 Board Policy.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Placement on the engineer pay scale would be related to relevant certificates/licenses such electrical, HVAC, plumbing, etc. Additional compensation may be available with national certification(s).
• Holding a certificate in a specialized trade

HOURS

• Generally 7:00am to 4:00pm Monday Friday. May be expected to respond to exigencies and emergencies. Weather, repairs and other factors may also dictate working early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays. It is necessary for this position to be available during the time necessary to achieve exceptional results.

Workplace Conditions

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The work of this class entails the performance of heavy physical labor, including digging, frequent walking, standing, stooping, crouching, climbing ladders, overhead work and lifting and carrying of objects of moderate to heavy weight (up to 50 lbs)
• Requires the use of coordinative and manipulative skills in the operation of tools and equipment.
• Duties require exposure to adverse weather conditions and travel to all building sites throughout TCSD#1. Temperatures experienced may include exposure to weather extremes from minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit to positive 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
• There may be frequent exposure to various airborne particles, sawdust, insulation, abrasives, common dust, and chemicals. Employees will be given the proper protective equipment and be expected to use such PPE in accordance to TCSD #1 safety protocol.

Environmental Demands

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate exposure to weather extremes from minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit to positive 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Frequent exposure to various airborne particles, sawdust, insulation, abrasives, and common dust with property protective equipment.

Disclaimer

This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures, and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Teton County School District #1.

Notice Of Nondiscrimination

The Teton County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the school's compliance with the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is directed to contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (Communications Coordinator), at the office of the School District , 307-733-2704, [e-mail] or PO Box 568, 1235 Gregory Lane, Jackson, WY 83001.