Maintenance Engineer - General Maintenance Technician

PAOLA USD 368 EAST CENTRAL KANSAS SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE; Paola (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PAOLA USD 368 EAST CENTRAL KANSAS SPECIAL EDUCATION COOPERATIVE is seeking a maintenance engineer responsible for repairs, maintenance, and service of school facilities with emphasis on electrical and plumbing systems. Candidates should have a background in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, with a preference for electrical and/or plumbing training.

The role includes operating and maintaining HVAC systems, kitchen equipment, and grounds tasks, with substitute driver and custodian duties

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; technical schooling preferred.
• Preference for electrical/plumbing background or training.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces and maintains electrical components and appliances.
• Repairs, replaces and maintains plumbing fixtures and facilities.
• Maintains heating and air conditioning equipment and air handling units.
• Maintains and repairs kitchen equipment and fire safety devices.
• Seasonal grounds work including grass cutting and snow removal.
• Substitute driver for the district's food service program.
• Substitute building custodian as needed.
• Performs general maintenance upkeep and repair.
• Hauls supplies and equipment.

Skills

carpentry

electrical

plumbing

HVAC

Education

High school diploma

Technical school degree preferred

Apprentice Certificate

Journeyman Certificate

Job description

USD 368 is seeking applications for a maintenance engineer with a knowledge base in the areas of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. A preference will be given to applicants with background and training in the areas of electrical and/or plumbing.

Job Function

Repairs, maintains, and services all school equipment and facilities with an emphasis on electrical and plumbing systems.

Essential Functions

• Repairs, replaces and maintains:
• Electrical components and appliances
• Plumbing fixtures and facilities
• Heating and air conditioning equipment and air handling units
• Kitchen equipment
• Fire extinguishers and emergency notification equipment
• Tractors and mowers
• Seasonally assists the grounds technician in maintaining the district's grounds including the cutting of grass and snow removal.
• Serves as a substitute driver for the district's food service program.
• Serves as a substitute building custodian

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs electrical systems.
• Maintains and repairs plumbing systems.
• Performs general maintenance upkeep and repair
• Hauls supplies and equipment.
• Order necessary supplies
• Performs related functions as required by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Individuals must possess the following knowledge: skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combinations of skills and abilities.

• Sufficient manual dexterity to be able to operate all maintenance equipment including, but not limited to: lawn mowers, snow blowers, hand & power tools, hand trucks, testing equipment, and vehicles.
• Ability to process, categorize, and file information and forms in accordance with district procedures.
• Ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 100 pounds.
• Ability to convey a positive and professional image to visitors, employees, and students.
• Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to work effectively with others.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or any other combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Technical school degree preferred.
• (a) Apprentice Certificate: Working experience in the areas of: carpentry, electrical, heating/air conditioning, plumbing.
• (b) Journeyman Certificate: Five years experience and journeyman certificate in the areas of: electrical, heating/air conditioning, plumbing.
• Requires significant amount of time standing, walking, lifting, stooping and carrying.

Immediate Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor

Terms of Employment: 12 months