KIPP Jacksonville seeks a Facilities Engineer. This position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities. The Facilities Engineer oversees general maintenance upkeep and security for multiple school facilities and grounds. The Facilities Engineer is responsible for all oversight budget management and contracted services. In this position s/he is responsible for the efficient operation of the facilitys building and site components as well as preventative maintenance and repairs. The Facility Engineer oversees and coordinates with the school leadership and operations team in connection with major repairs and maintenance of the facility to ensure that the building has adequate heat lighting ventilation plumbing security etc. for the safety and comfort of the KIPP Jacksonville Team and Family. The Facilities Engineer will also direct and manage activities and personnel related to special capital and other grantrelated projects and deferred maintenance and replacements of building components and systems as assigned by the Director of Facilities and Transportation. This position also provides support as needed to other facilities within the KIPP Jacksonville region.
The Facilities Engineer will work at our McDuff campus during operational hours daily Monday Friday. Occasional weekends and holidays may be required.
Responsibilities
Facilities Management 60%
- Perform preventive maintenance tasks and repairs when required
- Perform minor repairs and oversee repair and maintenance work by contracted vendors.
- Monitor the operation of electrical/mechanical equipment supporting the facility and the facilitys critical operations.
- Respond to daytoday work requests with SLA
- Participate in facilities remodeling new construction and other planning activities
- Recommend and estimate facility repairs and improvements for inclusion in the annual budget
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Administration 30%
- Monitors and controls schoolspecific facility budgets under the oversight of the Director of Facilities
- Responsible for overseeing all capital and special projects as assigned by the Facilities Director
- Directs manages and assures project completion in a successful timely and costeffective manner.
- Directs manages and assures Custodian staff have set schedules and are kept informed about any concerns regarding facilities.
- Reports issues concerns and deviations from project requirements physical building and site concerns and security issues to the Director of Facilities.
- Collaborates on initiatives to bring situations back into compliance.
- Attends all meetings as requested by the Director of Facilities.
- Inventory and purchase necessary materials equipment and supplies.
Operations 10%
- Meet regularly with the Principal and Director of Operations to identify issues and concerns regarding facilities.
- Responds to and addresses emergencies
- Informs and coordinates with the Principal and Director of Operations on scheduling and timing constraints regarding projects and maintenance activities
- Ensure all school safety regulations and compliance ordinances are met.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Estimated salary range is $45000$54000 annually
- Free individual health benefits (including medical dental and vision)***
- Free individual shortterm and longterm disability insurance***
- 403(b) retirement program with a company match***
- Training and professional development
*** subject to change each year
Qualifications :
- Associate degree in a related field or a minimum of 5 years verifiable maintenance and repair experience in medical office or educational environments
- Proven expertise in either Mechanical Electrical or Plumbing
- Project Management experience is preferred
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work as a team leader and as a team member.
- Ability to manage and balance the ambiguities and multiple priorities inherent in an entrepreneurial environment
- Relentless resultsorientation
- Strong preference for candidates with Building Automation Systems or Energy Management Systems software. (BAS/EMS)
- Ability to respond to operational and emergencies.
- Ability to analyze the operation of various systems determine the cause of problems/malfunctions and corrective action.
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Flexibility to work in a changing environment
- Ability to thrive in a fastpaced environment
Additional Information :
APPLY
Please complete an application and upload a resume via our job board. No applicants will be considered that submit resumes through other job postings. Link here: ;
If youre a current KIPP Jax team member you should:
1) Inform your current manager of your interest in the role and
2) Complete the online application
QUESTIONS
If you have questions about this position please email Scott at Please understand that resumes and/or cover letters are not accepted via email and you will be redirected to apply via the website.
KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools. KIPP Jacksonville Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color gender handicap age religion sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime