Building Engineer at Nysmith School For The Gifted – Herndon, Virginia

Are you an individual who loves kids, has an outgoing personality and can provide support, technical direction and guidance to the operation and maintenance of a school campus? If so, Nysmith School is looking for you!

Nysmith School is seeking a highly motivated experienced Building Engineer with 5+ years of experience with thorough understanding of HVAC equipment, safety practices, building systems, general building maintenance including minor plumbing and electrical repairs in an educational or institutional setting with a strong focus on student safety, regulatory compliance, and minimizing disruptions to academic activities

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our school more diverse and provides a better learning environment for our students.

Salary: Starting at $76,000 Annually

Building Engineer Duties and Responsibilities

Assist Facilities Operations Director with implementing safety policies, procedures and standardsInspect and perform preventive maintenance, run diagnostic test on buildings HVAC equipment to ensure systems are in accordance with manufactures specifications. Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing repairs.Report all maintenance functions and repairs Monitor all building equipment & report issues to Director to ensure proper operation & upkeep.Draft and prepare detailed reports, update & complete PM sheets related to building maintenance repairs, including lighting & plumbing inventory.Ensure the building meets all safety and health regulationsWork with outside vendors and contractors for maintenance and repair services.Assist Director to complete projects, PM’s or other service request in a timely matter.Assist with clearing of snow before or after hours as needed.Assist with parking lot assistance during student arrival and dismissal as neededAssist with landscaping as neededPerform other related work as requiredMust be available for on-call emergencies 24/7 (especially during winter months for snow removal)