POSITION: Custodial Equipment Engineer
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Building Services
REPORTS TO: Director - Building Services
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:66
UNION: ASASP_III
CLASSIFICATION: ASASP Unit III
GRADE: 24
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Director of Building Services, visits facilities when necessary for the purpose of reviewing the safe operation and maintenance of boilers and equipment and instructing personnel in the operation and maintenance of boilers, ventilating systems and air conditioning systems; does related work as required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible technical and instructional work to assure that the
building supervisor or building equipment operator is making proper effective and
accurate inspections of building equipment and that the plan is in compliance
with all state and federal safety regulations; Instructs Building Equipment Operators and Building Supervisors
in the safe economical operation of the plant equipment; Bears ultimate responsibility for the proper and safe operations
of the school plants (this class is distinguished from Building Equipment
Operator I and II); Advices on indoor air quality concerns to bring about a
satisfactory solution to indoor air quality problems as they occur in the
schools; Teaches the Boiler Safety course and Maintenance Medic courses
as needed; Works independently under the general supervision of the
Director of Plants Operations; Bears ultimate responsibility for the proper and safe operations
of the school plants (this class is distinguished from Building Equipment
Operator I and II); Inspects facilities regularly to ensure proper maintenance and
operation of equipment; Visitations of facilities with new Building Supervisors or
Equipment Operators in order to in-service and review the safe operation and
maintenance of building equipment, including boilers, chillers, HVAC, air
handlers and ventilators; Establishes, tracks, monitors and reports preventive maintenance
schedules from School Dude Preventive Maintenance module for school based
personnel; Keeps records, prepares inspection reports and recommends
solution as circumstances required; and Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Considerable knowledge of the assembly adjustment, and
maintenance of various types of heating and ventilating equipment; Thorough knowledge of
the operation and repair of boilers, unit ventilators, air handlers, air
conditioning equipment; Ability to instruct
personnel in the occupational hazards and safety techniques of the trader; Ability to plan,
assign, and supervise the work of others; Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other
officials; and Considerable
experience in the operation and maintenance of large heating and air
conditioning equipment.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School graduate, including or supplemented by completion of any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a low pressure boilers operator’s certificate issued by the State of Maryland, or preferably, a stationary engineers license, with a background of study in occupational safety courses. Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle License (Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake and Passenger endorsement. Minimum of a Class A restricted preferred) with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle (see Prince George’s County Public Schools Bulletin P-1-88, dated July 21, 1987 and Administrative Procedure 4111, dated December 1, 2015).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Employees in this class are considered emergency personnel and therefore are expected to have working telephone service, possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation 24 hours, seven days a week. Required to work overtime to support school system and community programs and/or respond to emergency situations. Required to work during inclement weather.
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