Operating Engineer I (B)

Fairfax County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfax County Public Schools is seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide technical maintenance and repairs for HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems across multiple middle schools.

You will schedule inspections, perform preventive maintenance, assist with training staff, and respond to emergencies, ensuring energy efficiency and reliable operation of building systems in the school division.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two (2) years of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing maintenance experience.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license with good driving record.
• Knowledge of HVAC operating systems, equipment, tools, and procedures.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to inspect, diagnose problems, and coordinate repairs.
• Ability to maintain logs and write reports.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct inspections of gauges, meters, controls, and equipment such as HVAC systems and prepare inspection reports.
• Adjust, service, repair, and perform preventive maintenance and filter replacement on HVAC equipment to ensure optimum efficiency.
• Coordinate with school administrators and staff to provide energy-efficient utilization of building systems.
• Inspect and perform routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs to plumbing and electrical systems.
• Assist with orientation and training of staff in operation of mechanical equipment.
• Perform or assist with emergency repairs as required.
• Conduct systematic inspections of elementary and middle schools and assist building supervisors with mechanical maintenance.
• Maintain logs and write reports, as required.
• Perform related duties as required or assigned.

Job description

Summary

Provides technical maintenance and repair in middle schools for Fairfax County Public Schools' owned mechanical and electrical equipment with major responsibility for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
• Two (2) years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid motor vehicle operator's license with a good driving record.
• Knowledge of HVAC operating systems equipment, tools, and procedures used in the operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Mechanical ability.
• Ability to inspect, diagnose problems, and make repairs or requests to appropriate mechanics to perform the repairs.
• Ability to maintain logs and write reports.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

• Schedules and conducts inspections of gauges, meters, controls, and equipment such as HVAC systems to ensure that all units are operating properly and prepares inspection reports.
• Adjusts, services, repairs, and performs preventative maintenance and filter replacement on all HVAC equipment to ensure optimum efficiency of operation.
• Works and coordinates with school administrators and staff and the responsible department to provide the most energy-efficient utilization of the school's operating systems.
• Inspects and performs routine preventative maintenance and minor repairs to plumbing and electrical systems.
• Assists with the orientation and training of professional and custodial staff in the operation of the school's mechanical equipment.
• Performs or assists with emergency repairs as required.
• May request and work with the maintenance staff in regular or emergency situations.
• Conducts systematic inspections of elementary and middle schools in the region and assists building supervisors with mechanical maintenance activities.
• Maintains logs and writes reports, as required.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job requires strength, agility, dexterity, and visual acuity to perform all tasks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must adhere to all site safety regulations and may be required to regularly stand, sit, walk, bend, climb ladders, and/or kneel. There may be exposure to extreme heat and cold, outdoor environments, heavy equipment, moving machinery, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noises. This job requires lifting up to 25 lbs., periodically lifting/moving up to 50 lbs., and occasional lifting/moving up to 100 lbs. alone or with assistance.

Salary Range

$57,611 - $99,680

Salary Grade

Unified Scale-Schedule A/Grade 011-FEU-OP

Office

Office of Facilities Management

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Biweekly

Percent Full Time

Full Time

Closing Date

18-Aug-2026

Job Type

Maintenance/Trades

Open Until Filled

No

Re-Adv. Position

No