Senior Building Engineer

Archdiocese of Omaha; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart - Omaha is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the Director of Buildings and Grounds. You will supervise maintenance staff, perform repairs across the campus, and manage preventative maintenance for HVAC, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems while coordinating with IT for documentation and system upgrades.

The role requires flexibility for events and emergencies, a valid driver’s license, and a background in commercial/building maintenance with

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC systems and building controls.
• Flexibility to work events and emergency situations.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Buildings and Grounds in maintenance planning and supervision.
• Perform repairs on building, grounds, or equipment as needed.
• Supervise maintenance engineers; ensure materials and tools are available.
• Review pest control procedures and coordinate licensed services.
• Monitor and adjust building temperature to maintain comfort; report issues.
• Oversee major equipment operation and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Prepare areas for events, including furniture and equipment setup.
• Ensure compliance with fire, health, and insurance inspectors.
• Maintain school vehicles and related systems.
• Coordinate with IT for documentation and contract repairs to facilities systems.

Skills

HVAC systems

Electrical

Mechanical

Plumbing

Flexible hours

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Archdiocese Safe Environment training

Job description

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart - Omaha

Full-Time

Location

Name of Facility: Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart

Address
3601 Burt Street
Omaha, Nebraska
68131

Submitted By

Name: Marybeth Goddard
Email: [e-mail]

Description

Department: Maintenance and Engineering
Reports to: The Director of Buildings and Grounds

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The Senior Engineer assists the Director of Building and Grounds in the implementation and supervision of maintenance to facilitate repairs and alterations of Duchesne’s buildings and grounds. Responsibilities include:

• Possesses the necessary skills to work with members of the maintenance team to complete department related responsibilities
• Makes repairs on any part of the building, grounds or equipment
• Supervises Building and Maintenance Engineers by setting clear expectations and ensuring everyone has the materials or equipment needed to accomplish the work assigned;
• Reviews procedures for pest control and monitors and inspects with licensed pest control service
• Checks temperature throughout the building and takes steps to adjust to a comfortable range and report problems to the Director of Building and Maintenance
• Monitors the operation of all major equipment
• Identifies needs for and makes repairs on any part of the building, grounds, or equipment
• Monitors the daily and monthly “Preventative Maintenance Schedule” and carries out all required maintenance
• Prepares areas for events, including placement of furniture and equipment
• Adheres to the recommendations of fire, health, and insurance inspectors
• Maintains school vehicles in good operating condition
• Ensures that all requests for repairs are responded to promptly and that the person making the request is informed of progress
• Routinely inspects building and grounds, taking appropriate action to correct problems in a timely manner
• Works with the IT Department as needed to assist with documentation and contracts repairs and improvements to the facility’s phone and voice mail system
• Assists the Director of Buildings and Grounds in the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment throughout the campus. This includes the heat pump loop and hot water heating systems, temperature control systems, chemical treatment, cooling systems, air distribution equipment and plumbing system

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a strong understanding of and experience with HVAC service and other internal building controls including electrical, mechanical, and plumbing
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, as needed, for events and emergency situations
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of the Archdiocese of Omaha Safe Environment training.
• Must have experience in maintenance roles in a commercial building