IMMEDIATE - Building Engineer - 2023/2024 School Year
Location
Camden, NJ | United States
Job description
About Mastery:
Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 24 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students.
At Mastery, we're on a mission to provide all students with the academic and personal skills they need to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Student achievement is not just a goal for our organization; it's the reason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated to securing student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity, actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparities that limit our students' choices.
Our culture is built on respect, service, and the belief that the success of our students, their families, and the communities we serve will help us achieve our mission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environment where honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated.
Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves all students with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact. This role is eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus! Position Summary: The Building Engineer will perform preventive and routine maintenance and repairs on buildings and systems; including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and general building repairs ,furniture moves , life safety and associated systems and other duties as assigned. The Building Engineer will work closely with the Operations Director to ensure the reliable operation of building systems, physical appearance, safety and security of all facilities. The position reports to the Operations Director.
Duties and Responsibilities: - Providing maintenance and upkeep of school building on a daily basis
- Performing preventive and routine maintenance and repairs on building and systems; including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting ,general building repairs, life safety and associated systems
- Completing assigned work and maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner
- Executing emergency procedures on building systems and sub-systems
- Performing trash and snow removal as needed
- Climbing ladders to replace lamps and to work on equipment
- Performing operational checks to ensure equipment is operating within parameters and at maximum efficiencies
- Lifting equipment, tools, and building supplies
- Maintaining equipment logs, records, operational data and history
- Ordering equipment and supplies as needed for the maintenance of the school building
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Operations
Qualifications: - Must have a Class "A" Engineers license for Boilers or must be able to obtain the license with-in the 1st year of hire
- Must have Building Certification Type A, HVAC Certification and EPA Universal HVAC license
- Ability to climb ladders and lift 55lbs or more
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Maintain building exterior and curb appeal (i.e. snow removal, lawn care , trash removal)
- Excellent verbal, written and communication skills
- Must be effective working independently with little or no supervision
- Strong organizational skills and proficient in establishing priorities
- Ability to communicate and cooperatively work with a diverse group of people
- Must have Valid Driver's License
- Must be able to pass background check
Education and Experience: - High School and/or Trade Vocational School Graduate
- Required certification and/or experience in building related trades in one (1) or more areas: HVAC , Electric, Plumbing and/or Carpentry
- Minimum three (3) years commercial HVAC service, repair or maintenance experience with rooftop units preferred
- Five (5) years of related experience and/or training in a facilities maintenance position
- Experience working on complex equipment components, computer systems and blueprints
- Experience or interest in an urban high school setting
Physical Requirements: - Sitting, talking, hearing, and seeing; Driving, standing for long periods, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, feeling, reaching, lifting heavy equipment, grasping, twisting above the waist, bending at waist, repetitive hand and arm motion, and fine finger manipulation in the use of a computer. Climb ladders, enter crawl spaces, exertion of force, manipulation of hand and/or foot controls.
Mastery's Benefits Package: We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our
403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (
with a 5% match from Mastery ),
enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employee s, a robust
Employee Assistance Program ,
mental health and counseling programs , an annual
Professional Development Fund , and
discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as a
Benefits VIP Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics!
Please go here to see all of our Benefits offerings! Mastery's Annual Calendar: As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, please feel free to review our PA Academic Calendar for SY 23/24 and our NJ Academic Calendar for SY 23/24. We like to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!
Mastery Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.
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