Job description
Plant Engineer Class CThe Plant Engineer is responsible for the physical and mechanical maintenance of the facility, its equipment and grounds, and for the scheduling, completion of and evaluation (in cooperation with the building administrator) of all other maintenance/custodial tasks for the facility.
Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to work with administration and bargaining unit members, satisfactory record of attendance and job performance, satisfactory completion of contractual training requirements, experience with basic grounds care, experience with hand and power tools, and experience with painting.
Desired qualifications include educational training beyond high school, three years supervisory experience, three years custodial/maintenance experience, and the ability to obtain the appropriate Boiler Operator's License within one year of completing the course.
Major duties and responsibilities include being accountable for all facility maintenance and custodial tasks, responsible for twenty-four hour care and maintenance of the facility, coordinating custodial tasks and event setups with custodial contractor managers, responsible for the operation, general maintenance and repair of HVAC system, lighting, plumbing, custodial equipment, grounds equipment, furniture, physical structure, and miscellaneous, maintaining designated areas of the grounds, performing custodial tasks, coordinating with district maintenance groups to assure the proper completion of tasks, providing service for in-school activities and assisting teachers and principals, making recommendations to the Facilities Manager for the purchase of supplies and equipment needed for the care and maintenance of the facility, inspecting and preparing the facility each day prior to the arrival of personnel and students, meeting with afternoon shift personnel each day upon their arrival, maintaining inventory and requisitions needed for maintenance/custodial supplies, supervising and performing the unloading and distribution of all deliveries as directed, and performing other tasks as directed by facility administrator/Facilities Manager.
Salary is $18.85 hourly rate for 40 hours a week, beginning date is as soon as possible, and evaluation is performed annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.
Applications are accepted online for internal and external applicants, and required documents include a letter of interest, updated resume, diversity, equity and inclusion statement, cover letter, and resume.
The physical demands include standing, talking or hearing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, pushing or lifting up to 50 lbs, and working in adverse weather conditions. The work environment is a diverse and inclusive workplace, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Terms of employment include electronic fingerprinting for a criminal history background check at the expense of the applicant, and the deadline for application is open until filled.
Worksite address
Detroit, MI, 48201, US
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