School Building Engineer

Choose901; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Choose901 seeks a School Building Engineer to keep Memphis campuses safe, clean, and well-maintained. You will manage building operations, preventive maintenance, repairs, custodial services, and facility projects, coordinating with leadership and vendors to keep ME P systems running smoothly.

This role requires strong hands-on skills, safety leadership, and clear communication with administrators, staff, students, and parents.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining school facilities or large buildings.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and safety codes.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventive maintenance, and general repairs of building systems, equipment, and grounds.
• Oversee custodial staff and services to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Monitor and maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and lighting systems.
• Respond to emergencies and support operations during incidents.
• Maintain maintenance logs and ticketing records for all work.
• Coordinate capital projects, deferred maintenance, and vendor work.
• Ensure compliance with fire, safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Communicate with administrators, staff, students, and external partners.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Position Summary

The School Building Engineer is responsible for ensuring a safe, clean, healthy, and well-maintained learning and working environment for scholars, staff, and the school community. This essential position oversees building operations, preventative maintenance, repairs, custodial services, and facility-related projects, while ensuring the efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and building systems. The role collaborates closely with school leadership, operations teams, and external vendors and provides support across the GCS network as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, preventative maintenance, and general repairs of building systems, equipment, and grounds.
• Ensure facilities are safe, functional, clean, and prepared daily for students and staff.
• Oversee and direct custodial staff and services.
• Monitor and maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, security, lighting, and ventilation systems.
• Respond to emergency situations and support school operations during critical or inclement conditions.
• Utilize the maintenance ticketing system and maintain accurate logs of work performed.
• Coordinate and manage special projects, capital improvements, deferred maintenance, and grant-funded work.
• Identify work beyond scope and recommend qualified contractors with specifications.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable fire, safety, health, environmental, and building regulations.
• Maintain tools, equipment, parts, and supplies necessary for facility operations.
• Communicate effectively with administrators, staff, students, parents, and external partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical and professional standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and permitted by law.