Jr. Plant Engineer

Young World Physical Education; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bedford Public School District Roosevelt Middle School in New Bedford, MA is seeking a Jr. Plant Engineer to maintain and operate school buildings and grounds. You will work under the Assistant Facilities Manager and Director of Facilities Operations to ensure reliable building services.

The role requires flexibility, the ability to perform a variety of maintenance tasks, and strong record-keeping. Applicants should have a High School or Trade School degree and are expected to contribute to

Qualifications

• HS/Trade school degree preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and operation of school buildings and grounds.
• Cleaning and maintaining Unit Ventilators.
• Calibrating pneumatic control systems and thermostats.
• Maintaining HVAC equipment and related systems.
• Keep records of work and use ACT 100 system.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Maintenance troubleshooting

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

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Jr. Plant Engineer

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Job Details

Job ID: 5871322
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Jr. Plant Engineer

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position:

• Plant Engineer

Summary:

• Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of school buildings and property and grounds, open spaces, and facilities.

Supervision Received:

• Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Facilities Manager, (Supervisor of Maintenance) and/or Director of Facilities Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and maintaining Unit Ventilators.
  • This includes the replacement of filters, thermostats, valves, fuses, motors and the general cleaning and lubrication of the overall unit.
• Cleaning and maintaining heating and ventilation units which include but is not limited to:
  • Supply and return air fans, exhaust fans and all their associated components, (i.e., fans, motors, belts, mixing boxes, linkages, damper motors, and pneumatic and DDC controls).
• Cleaning, maintaining repair of packaged A/C units, which includes through wall units; roof mounted and pad mounted equipment.
• Calibrating, servicing, and adjustment of pneumatic control systems, valves, actuators, and thermostats, etc.
• Perform miscellaneous maintenance and repair tasks on buildings and property requiring a variety of skills of less than journeyman level in carpentry, painting, plumbing, plastering, welding, sheet metal work, and other skilled trades.
• Maintains tennis courts/nets, sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads; performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment, such as snow blowers and keeps records of work completed.
• Capability of working independently and confident in the required purchase and/or order of supplies and materials, in conformance with established School Department policy and state law, to carry out their work. In addition, the incumbent will be required to keep records through the ACT 100 computerized maintenance management system of all work completed and complete a daily work log.
• This individual is classified as essential building personnel. During adverse weather events, this individual should assist other essential personnel with maintaining equipment, repairing snow event equipment or any other tasks required to assist the team. Building equipment emergencies take precedence over assisting staff.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience, which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in a building.
• Considerable knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs and skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to schedule.
• Ability to communicate orally and in and in writing.
• Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish effective working relations with employees.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse conditions while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; use ladders; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; while performing the duties of this job,
• The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
• The employee frequently works in high, precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: Director of Facilities or Designee
• Hours:
• Rate: In accordance with the AFSCME contract foundhere

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jeff Tatro , Director of Facilities
• PRAB - Facilities & Maintenance
• Email: [e-mail]

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