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Independent School District 742 Comm Schools
Assistant Maintenance Engineer
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What they do
A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$41,062 / year median in Minnesota
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Maintenance Engineer
Independent School District 742 Comm Schools
- Saint Cloud, MN Independent School District 742 Comm Schools
- July 28, 2026
Position Type:
Maintenance/CustodialDate Posted:
7/28/2026
Location:
Multiple BuildingsTYPE OF POSITION
Monday-Friday Hours may vary based on program needsLocation:
Kennedy, Westwood, McKinleyREPORTS TO
Executive Director of Operations, Supervisor of Building and Grounds, Head Engineer, Building PrincipalsSUPERVISION
Custodians SALARY:
$21.96/hr (starting salary for new hires)QUALIFICATIONS
Required- High school diploma or equivalent
- Special class boiler license (Or the ability to secure special license in 6 months of hire) Preferred
- Special Class
- Self Starter
- Job related experience
POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Engineer is a contact point for students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents. The Assistant Engineer is responsible for the day to day operation of the building including: mechanical operation, cleaning, maintaining grounds, community education activities, special events, managing energy use, security, safety, and other functions as assigned.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Customer Support- Assist in the implementation and follow through of cleaning programs developed through workflow analysis
- Assist building administrators and other support staff in scheduling special events, setting up for these events, and other special tasks as assigned by building administrator
- Collaborate with teachers and support personnel for assisting in the mission of the school district
- Assist in the implementation and follow through on performance evaluations
- Supervise Custodial staff and interact with district resources (carpenters, grounds personnel) to take care of building and grounds Direct Service
- Direct daily cleaning activities of custodians; work with teachers and other staff in moving furniture and delivering supplies
- Performs maintenance repair on plumbing, heating and electrical equipment
- Performs preventative maintenance on building equipment by checking and changing fluids, belts, chemicals, lights and filters
- Maintains grounds by cutting, trimming, shoveling and blowing snow from walkways
- Cleans and maintains cafeteria equipment
- Maintains building security
- Cleaning up body fluids and secretions in all areas of school
- Responsible for fire protection and fire alarm bells
- Responsible for clocks and bells and maintain time scheduler Administrative Support
- Perform record keeping regarding boilers and mechanical systems
- Monitor supplies and reorder appropriate amount of supplies from approved vendors as needed
- Coordinate contractor personnel in upkeep of building structure, electrical, mechanical, and other building systems
- Adhere to federal, state and District data privacy regarding employee information and contractor pricing
- Stands ready to respond to calls 24 hrs/day on equipment failure or for security reasons
- Other duties as assigned
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The methods of performing the essential job duties require the following physical demands- Continuous standing and walking
- Frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, sitting, walking, standing, hearing, talking, and seeing
- Frequent lifting and/or moving of equipment, supplies and furniture
- Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
- Frequent pushing and pulling
- Work with various chemicals and follow Material Safety Data Sheet
- Work with personal protective equipment in dealing with body fluids
- Working outside during inclement weather
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION DEFINITIONS
Special License:
Employee must pass the State license examinationSecond Class:
Employee must have a Special License and work under a First Class operator, or higher, for at least one yearFirst Class:
Employee must have a Second Class license, or higher, and work under a First Class operator for an additional two yearsChief's License:
Employee must have a First Class license, or higher, and work under a Chief operator for an additional two yearsCertified Pool Operator:
Employee must complete 16 hours or training every five years; the cost of training and certification shall be paid by the School DistrictBENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week- . This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (
- Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Job Id:
6893096040Job URL:
https://www.applitrack.com/isd742/OnlineApp/JobPostings/view.asp?all=1&AppliTrackJobId=8413&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1Job State:
MNJob Lat:
45.52669906616211Job Lng:
- 94.