Building Engineer – 2024/2025 School Year Position Available In Camden, New Jersey

Job Description:

About Mastery:

Founded in 2001, Mastery Schools is a publiccharter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden,serving more than 14,000 students. At Mastery, we’re on a missionto provide all students with the academic and personal skills theyneed to succeed after graduation and pursue their dreams. Studentachievement is not just a goal for our organization; it’s thereason we exist, and every member of our team is dedicated tosecuring student success. We are also committed to pursuing equity,actively disrupting systemic racism, and addressing the disparitiesthat limit our students’ choices. Our culture is built on respect,service, and the belief that the success of our students, theirfamilies, and the communities we serve will help us achieve ourmission. We foster a positive, open, and inclusive environmentwhere honesty, humor, and continuous improvement are celebrated.

Join us in creating a model urban school district that serves allstudents with excellence. Together, we can make a lasting impact.

This role is eligible for a $1,000 signing bonus!

Position Summary:

The Building Engineer will perform preventive and routinemaintenance and repairs on buildings and systems; including but notlimited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and generalbuilding repairs ,furniture moves , life safety and associatedsystems and other duties as assigned. The Building Engineer willwork closely with the Operations Director to ensure the reliableoperation of building systems, physical appearance, safety andsecurity of all facilities. The position reports to the OperationsDirector.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Providing maintenance andupkeep of school building on a daily basis Performing preventiveand routine maintenance and repairs on building and systems;including but not limited to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry,painting ,general building repairs, life safety and associatedsystems Completing assigned work and maintenance requests in atimely and professional manner Executing emergency procedures onbuilding systems and sub-systems Performing trash and snow removalas needed Climbing ladders to replace lamps and to work onequipment Performing operational checks to ensure equipment isoperating within parameters and at maximum efficiencies Liftingequipment, tools, and building supplies Maintaining equipment logs,records, operational data and history Ordering equipment andsupplies as needed for the maintenance of the school building Otherduties and responsibilities as assigned by the

Director ofOperations Qualifications:

Must have a Class “A” Engineers licensefor Boilers or must be able to obtain the license with-in the 1styear of hire Must have Building Certification Type A, HVACCertification and EPA Universal HVAC license Ability to climbladders and lift 55lbs or more Ability to work in confined spacesMaintain building exterior and curb appeal (i.e. snow removal, lawncare , trash removal) Excellent verbal, written and communicationskills Must be effective working independently with little or nosupervision Strong organizational skills and proficient inestablishing priorities Ability to communicate and cooperativelywork with a diverse group of people Must have Valid Driver’sLicense Must be able to pass background check

Education andExperience:

High School and/or Trade Vocational School GraduateRequired certification and/or experience in building related tradesin one (1) or more areas: HVAC , Electric, Plumbing and/orCarpentry Minimum three (3) years commercial HVAC service, repairor maintenance experience with rooftop units preferred Five (5)years of related experience and/or training in a facilitiesmaintenance position Experience working on complex equipmentcomponents, computer systems and blueprints Experience or interestin an urban high school setting

Physical Requirements:

Sitting,talking, hearing, and seeing; Driving, standing for long periods,walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling,pushing, pulling, feeling, reaching, lifting heavy equipment,grasping, twisting above the waist, bending at waist, repetitivehand and arm motion, and fine finger manipulation in the use of acomputer. Climb ladders, enter crawl spaces, exertion of force,manipulation of hand and/or foot controls.

Mastery’s BenefitsPackage:

We offer a full benefits program and opportunities forprofessional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match fromMastery), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJemployees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health andcounseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, anddiscounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations,insurance providers, and so much more, as well as a Benefits VIPHelpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics.

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AnnualCalendar:

As you plan to make Mastery your new work home, pleasefeel free to review our Calendar for the 25/26 School Year . Welike to think our calendar is a benefit of working here too!

WhyYou Should Apply:

Studies have shown that women and people of colorare less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they canperform every job description task. We are most interested infinding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may comefrom a less traditional background. Mastery may consider anequivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, andexperience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested inapplying, we encourage you to think broadly about your backgroundand skill set for the role.