School Building Engineer – HVAC & Maintenance

Universal Companies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Community Homes in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a full-time Building Engineer to maintain school facilities and systems daily. You will perform preventive and routine maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical and carpentry, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, a Building Certification, EPA Universal HVAC License and the ability to read blueprints. Flexibility in hours and successful background checks are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Vocational Certificate.
• 3–5 years of facility maintenance experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing or carpentry.
• Building Certification and EPA Universal HVAC License.
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and blueprints.
• Must pass background check and be able to work flexible hours.
• Experience in urban school environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance upkeep of school building on a daily basis.
• Perform routine maintenance or repair on building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, general building repairs, life safety and associated systems.
• Execute emergency procedures on building systems and sub-systems.
• Perform trash removal as needed.
• Specific physical demands include lifting equipment tools and supplies, climbing ladders to replace ceiling tiles or lights as needed.
• Ensure that equipment is operating within parameters and at maximum efficiencies.
• Maintain equipment logs, records, operational data and history.
• Order equipment and supplies as needed for the maintenance of the school building.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Reading blueprints

Communication skills

Independent work

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or Vocational Certificate

Job description

Universal Community Homes in Philadelphia, PA is seeking a full-time Building Engineer to maintain school facilities and systems daily. You will perform preventive and routine maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, electrical and carpentry, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, a Building Certification, EPA Universal HVAC License and the ability to read blueprints. Flexibility in hours and successful background checks are essential.