Building Engineer

Universal Companies • Philadelphia, PA

49d • $45,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The management services offered to our family of charter schools, allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or Vocational Trade Certificate Program
• 3-5 years of experience in facility maintenance related to HVAC, Electric, Plumbing and/or Carpentry
• Must have Building Certification and EPA Universal HVAC License
• Ability to read and interpret building plans and blue prints
• Maintain Building exterior and curb (ie, Lawn care, trash removal, snow removal)
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
• Must be effective in working independently with little or no supervision
• Strong organization skills and proficient in establishing priorities
• Experience working on complex equipment component, computer systems and blueprints
• Ability to communicate and cooperatively work with diverse group of people
• Valid Driver license
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Must be able to pass background check
• Experience and/or interest in working in an urban school environment

Nice To Haves

• certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance upkeep of school building on a daily basis.
• Perform routine maintenance or repair on building and systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, general building repairs, life safety and associates systems.
• Execute emergency procedures on building systems and sub-systems.
• Perform trash removal 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED