WESTSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
909 South 76th Street
Omaha, NE 68114

Position Available Immediately

POSITION: Special Assignment Engineer - Maintenance, Category 4A

                   Full Time – 12 months per year

                   Approximate Shift Time:  Monday-Friday   6:00 am – 2:30 pm

DEPARTMENT: Building Services

REPORTS TO:  Director of Facilities

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift and carry 70 lbs a distance of 50 feet on a repeated basis
• Ability to climb and work from ladders up to 35’
• 3rd grade City of Omaha Engineer License
• Minimum 5 years building and grounds maintenance experience
• Minimum 5 years verifiable experience in electrical & HVAC repairs, service, chillers, boilers, etc.
• Ability to perform skilled tasks related to mechanical devices, mechanical systems, refrigeration systems, and ability to operate Building Management System at a high level
• Minimum 5 years experience: repairing furniture, light carpentry skills, troubleshooting electrical & HVAC systems, perform plumbing repairs & service, repair flooring issues, painting, limited asphalt and concrete repair/replacement, etc. 
• Physically able to perform tasks under working conditions which require walking, standing, lifting, carrying and bending over for long periods of time.
• Ability to implement oral and written instructions; including but not limited to schedules, work orders, product labels, chemical mixing and Safety Data Sheets.
• Ability to work with or without supervision, follow directions, and follow work assignments, schedules and procedures.
• Must be flexible and willing to adjust quickly to the changing demands of a busy Urban School District.
• Must work well with the public, students, staff and supervisors. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide relief coverage at various sites throughout the District as needed due to illness, vacation schedule or other reason by which an assignment engineer or custodian may be unavailable for work.  These assignments may be made at the last minute and at any time.
• Will be assigned to various sites to accomplish, but not limited to, the following:

1. When filling in, perform all normal duties of assignment engineer to include but not limited to: breakfast/lunch setup, setup for various events, and complete the routine cleaning schedule at the site for which coverage is provided.
2. Repair/replacement of floor coverings, repair walls, replace ceiling tiles
3. Patching and painting
4. Glass repair
5. Minor electrical work: rewire circuits, change ballasts, replace faulty switches, troubleshooting
6. Furniture repair
7. Plumbing repairs: replace fixtures, replace components, install new lines, soldering/welding, etc.
8. Preventive maintenance on all mechanical systems, filter changes, etc.

• When not providing relief coverage for other Engineers, work orders may be assigned at any site for completion to include various routine repair and/or preventive maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

Snow removal.  When providing coverage at any site, completion of sidewalk snow and ice control as needed.  Will also assist in snow removal district-wide. 

Application Procedure: For immediate consideration, please apply online by clicking here

Westside Community Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer