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Head Engineer 1st Shift - Full Time

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026

About the role

Schedule:  5 days / week (Monday - Friday), 8 hours / day, 12 months / year
Hours: 6:00am � 2:30pm or as assigned (hours & break hours may vary)
Benefits & Pay Schedule: According to Master Agreement

JOB SUMMARY:     
Participates in and oversees all building systems, custodial and outside grounds care to provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment for students, staff and visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
30% Install/Maintain/Repair

  • Repair and maintain school facilities and fixtures such as lockers, bathroom partitions, athletic equipment, and doors.
  • Minor, major, and routine painting, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs and preventative maintenance.
  • Assist District maintenance techs with general and major repair of school.
  • Implement and perform preventative maintenance programs of facility systems and custodial/grounds equipment.

30% Cleaning/Upkeep

  • Clean, scrub, mop, dust, vacuum or sweeps floors, stairs, classrooms, kitchens, gyms, locker rooms, libraries, offices, commons, hallways, restrooms and other designated areas.
  • Respond to emergency cleanup situations.
  • Keep the custodial/maintenance rooms clean and well maintained.  Restock shelves with cleaning supplies.
  • Maintain building security:  secure building, lock and unlock buildings, as necessary and perform other security tasks.
  • Detailed cleaning of all areas of building in summer months as directed.

20% Program Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and oversee daily completion of building custodial activities.
  • Monitor/oversee work order schedule and assign appropriate personnel to tasks based on timing of need, facility use, and personnel schedules.
  • Instruct and train custodial personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, cleaning practices, repair practices, use of chemicals, Right to Know, etc.
  • Ensure that all safety standards are met in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
  • Submit requests for repair of equipment after troubleshooting/attempting repair.
  • Evaluate staff performance.
  • Coordinate maintenance, repair, and construction with outside contractors and vendors.

 10%  Set up/Take down

  • Set up, take down & clean up for events and other activities as directed.

 8% Grounds  

  • Perform basic grounds upkeep including shoveling snow, picking up garbage and clean and free of obstruction, as needed.

 2% Meetings/Trainings  

  • Attends meetings and trainings as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:
Education/Certification/Licensure Requirements:                         

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • First Class Boiler's License within 6 months of hire.

Experience:                             

  • Previous custodial or other related experience required.

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

  • Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
  • Ability to employ proper lifting techniques.
  • Ability to manage email, work order system software, electronic timesheet, and HVAC system software.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral formats with District staff and community members.
  • Ability to train staff, give work direction, and effectively lead a team.
  • Organizational and time management skills including prioritizing duties to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
  • Ability to safely work with cleaning products.
  • Ability to follow established routine with ability to vary sequence of duties as needed.
  • Mechanical repair abilities.
  • Knowledge of appl

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