Jr. Plant Engineer

New Bedford, NJ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.Position:

Jr. Plant Engineer

Summary:

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of school buildings and property and grounds open spaces and facilities.

Responsibilities:

Cleaning and maintaining Unit Ventilators.
This includes the replacement of filters thermostats valves fuses motors and the general cleaning and lubrication of the overall unit.
Cleaning and maintaining heating and ventilation units which includes but is not limited to:
Supply and return air fans exhaust fans and all their associated components (i.e. fans motors belts mixing boxes linkages damper motors and pneumatic and DDC controls).
Cleaning maintaining repair of packaged A/C units which includes through wall units; roof mounted and pad mounted equipment.
Calibrating servicing and adjustment of pneumatic control systems valves actuators and thermostats etc.
Perform miscellaneous maintenance and repair tasks on buildings and property requiring a variety of skills of less than journeyman level in carpentry painting plumbing plastering welding sheet metal work and other skilled trades.
Maintains tennis courts/nets sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads; performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment such as snow blowers and keeps records of work completed.
Capability of working independently and confident in the required purchase and/or order of supplies and materials in conformance with established School Department policy and state law to carry out their addition the incumbent will be required to keep records through the ACT 100 computerized maintenance management system of all work completed and complete a daily work log.
This individual is classified as essential building personnel. During adverse weather events this individual should assist other essential personnel with maintaining equipment repairing snow event equipment or any other tasks required to assist the team. Building equipment emergencies take precedence over assisting staff.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Ability to lift heavy objects walk and stand for long periods of time and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse conditions while performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is required to stand walk and use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; use ladders; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; while performing the duties of this job
The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
The employee frequently works in high precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
Considerable knowledge of equipment materials and supplies used in a building.
Considerable knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs and skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to schedule.
Ability to communicate orally and in and in writing.
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to understand follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to establish effective working relations with employees.

Terms of Employment:

Reports to: Director of Facilities and Transportation
Hours: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Rate: In accordance with the AFSCME contract found here

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age race color sex gender identity gender expression ancestry religion national origin sexual orientation military status genetics or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills particularly in Cape Verdean Creole Portuguese and/or Spanish to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications merit and ability.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Jr. Plant Engineer

Summary:

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of school buildings and property and grounds open spaces and facilities.

Responsibilities:

Cleaning and maintaining Unit Ventilators.
This includes the replacement of filters thermostats valves fuses motors and the general cleaning and lubrication of the overall unit.
Cleaning and maintaining heating and ventilation units which includes but is not limited to:
Supply and return air fans exhaust fans and all their associated components (i.e. fans motors belts mixing boxes linkages damper motors and pneumatic and DDC controls).
Cleaning maintaining repair of packaged A/C units which includes through wall units; roof mounted and pad mounted equipment.
Calibrating servicing and adjustment of pneumatic control systems valves actuators and thermostats etc.
Perform miscellaneous maintenance and repair tasks on buildings and property requiring a variety of skills of less than journeyman level in carpentry painting plumbing plastering welding sheet metal work and other skilled trades.
Maintains tennis courts/nets sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads; performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment such as snow blowers and keeps records of work completed.
Capability of working independently and confident in the required purchase and/or order of supplies and materials in conformance with established School Department policy and state law to carry out their addition the incumbent will be required to keep records through the ACT 100 computerized maintenance management system of all work completed and complete a daily work log.
This individual is classified as essential building personnel. During adverse weather events this individual should assist other essential personnel with maintaining equipment repairing snow event equipment or any other tasks required to assist the team. Building equipment emergencies take precedence over assisting staff.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Ability to lift heavy objects walk and stand for long periods of time and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse conditions while performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
The employee is required to stand walk and use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; use ladders; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; while performing the duties of this job
The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions.
The employee frequently works in high precarious places and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
The employee is occasionally exposed to the risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
Considerable knowledge of equipment materials and supplies used in a building.
Considerable knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs and skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to schedule.
Ability to communicate orally and in and in writing.
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to understand follow and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to establish effective working relations with employees.

Terms of Employment: