Building Engineer Trainee-2018

Building Engineer Trainee-2018
FACILITIES CENTRAL MAINTENANCE
4224 N. FRONT ST.
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19140

School Based Support - Classified Positions - Skilled Maintenance

Job Number: 4600101128

Start Date:

Open Date: 08/10/2018

Closing Date: 08/31/2018

Summary:
This is engineering and custodial work of a training nature developing the knowledge and skills needed to maintain District facilities. Employees in this class learn how to maintain and secure buildings and grounds through on-the-job training and classroom instruction. Instruction includes life safety training and how to operate and maintain heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems as well as other mechanical and electrical mechanisms in the facility. Instruction will also be given on work order entry and other functions of the computerized maintenance management system.
Essential Functions:
Under the direction of the Facilities Training Manager:

• Operates and maintains the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, drainage, absorption and centrifugal chiller systems as well as other mechanical and electrical mechanisms in the boiler room and elsewhere in the building; cleans the interior and exterior of the building and maintains the grounds.
• Makes minor repairs and maintains records of repairs and requisitions when appropriate.
• Keeps grounds clear of ice and snow in winter; protects the school against vandalism, fire, storm damage and other hazards; performs preventative maintenance throughout the year.
• Receives, stores and places supplies and equipment in proper locations, excluding cafeteria supplies; sets up, dismantles and moves portable instructional equipment and supplies as requested.
• Cooperates with the principal, teachers and other school staff to provide appropriate facilities to support the educational mission of the school; cooperates with maintenance crews as they work in the schools or administrative offices.
• Reports damaged or stolen school property to Facilities Management and Services
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Some knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions pertaining to all phases of custodial work.
• Ability to learn the methods and the appropriate materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work.
• Ability to learn how to operate and maintain high-pressure boilers and auxiliary boiler room equipment.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make minor building repairs.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and school staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA OR GED CERTIFICATE TO YOUR APPLICATION

Must pass the District Approved written examination in order to be hired.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are inteded to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Salary: From: 27612.00