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Forestview Lead Maintenance Engineer - 6:00am - 2:30pm

Brainerd Public Schools
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Jul 2026
💰 $58,000/yr($32,000/yr$58,000/yr)

About the role

Position Title: Forestview Lead Maintenance Engineer
Department/Building:  Forestview Middle School
Reports to: Director of Building & Grounds
Position Duty Days/Contract:  12  months, 8 hour days

Link to Union Contract

Salary Range: $16.29-$29.60 per hour
 

Position Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Buildings and Grounds, the day engineer will maintain high custodial standards, conduct
maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintain equipment in functional condition; and possess excellent time management and
communication skills.


License Requirements:
  • 1st Class C Boilers License or ability to obtain license within timeframe agreed upon by building and grounds director
Essential Functions:
  • All Custodian Duties Plus:
  • Regulate heating, ventilation, and cooling mechanical systems
  • Maintenance and repair of plumbing and electrical systems
  • Maintenance and repair of fire and clock systems
  • Repair and maintenance of kitchen and cafeteria equipment
  • Carpentry skills
  • Computer skills
  • Manage energy recovery systems and hydronics building heating systems
  • Order/maintain chemical supplies
  • Ensure all activities (School District and Community) are supported
  • Ensure that all areas of building are secure
  • Communicate any building or personnel issues to the Director of Buildings and Grounds
Safety sensitive Job Duties:
  • Boiler operation
  • Lockout/tagout
  • Confined space entry
  • Maintain and operate lawn & tractor equipment
  • Maintain and operate weed whips and other lawn maintenance equipment
  • Maintain and operate snow removal equipment
  • Operate aerial lifts over ten feet
Additional Duties:
  • Eligible to operate school district vehicles according to District guidelines
  • Schedule and oversee maintenance activities
  • Schedule and supervise employees
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and
responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or
responsibility.

Equipment:
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, i.e., brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners,
snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements:
  • Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
  • Use appropriate safety gear.
  • Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow SDS's
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
  • Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
  • Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
  • Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
  • Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
  • Works in standard office and school building environments.
  • Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to frequently walk, bend, twist, turn, crouch, etc.
  • Abilit

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