Lead Facilities Engineer — School Operations

Independent School District 197; West Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 51,300 - 62,700; Full time

Job summary

Independent School District 197 at Heritage ESTEM Magnet School seeks a dedicated custodian and maintenance technician to ensure a safe, clean, and well‑maintained learning environment.

You will operate boiler and HVAC equipment, manage preventive maintenance, supervise custodial staff, and coordinate repairs. Applicants should have a high school diploma, appropriate licenses, and at least two years custodial experience; lifting, safety, and blueprint reading are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2nd Class Engineer License is required for this assigned building.
• Universal Refrigeration License preferred. Once obtained and maintained, additional license pay applies.
• Registered Unlicensed Electrician License preferred.
• HVAC Certification preferred. Once obtained and maintained, additional license pay applies.
• Two years custodial experience.
• Able to operate common hand, power tools and job specific equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to staff, teachers, administrators and co-workers.
• Able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Knowledge of standard safety procedures.
• Demonstrated ability on building control systems including Compass.
• Must have the ability and proven record of reporting to work on a regular and punctual basis.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• A hands on and or written test may be administered to verify abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain boiler, HVAC equipment and other related mechanical equipment
• Operate building automation/energy management system
• Assist in the development and direct/perform preventive maintenance schedules
• Prepare all repair orders and complete repairs that do not require outside assistance such as, but not limited to
• Plan, lay out, assign, schedule, direct and review the work of maintenance and custodial staff
• Direct and lead the custodial operations within the buildings
• Inspect equipment to determine repair and maintenance needs
• Set-up and clean-up for special events
• May specify, request and/or requisition repair parts as required
• Assist in removal of snow as required
• Other tasks as directed

Skills

Oral and written communication

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Building control systems (Compass)

Punctuality / reliability

Valid driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2nd Class Engineer License

Universal Refrigeration License

Registered Unlicensed Electrician License

HVAC Certification

Job description

Independent School District 197 at Heritage ESTEM Magnet School seeks a dedicated custodian and maintenance technician to ensure a safe, clean, and well‑maintained learning environment.

You will operate boiler and HVAC equipment, manage preventive maintenance, supervise custodial staff, and coordinate repairs. Applicants should have a high school diploma, appropriate licenses, and at least two years custodial experience; lifting, safety, and blueprint reading are required.