Head Engineer, Junior High

Position Details

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Engineer

Date Posted: 2/25/2026

Location:

Talahi Elementary

• High school diploma or equivalent
• First Class license with ability to obtain Chief's license within two years
• Chief's license
• Five years job related experience

• Assist in the implementation and follow-through of cleaning programs developed through workflow analysis
• Assist building administrators in scheduling and setting up special events, and other tasks as assigned
• Collaborate with teachers and support personnel to assist 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 maintain the building and grounds.
• Direct daily cleaning activities of custodians; work with teachers and other staff in moving furniture and delivering supplies.
• Clean school building by vacuuming, mopping, waxing and sweeping floors; sanitize bathrooms; wash chairs, desks, and chalkboards; empty garbage cans.
• Perform maintenance repair on plumbing, heating, and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on building equipment by checking and changing fluids, belts, chemicals, lights, and filters.
• Maintain grounds by cutting, trimming, shoveling and blowing snow from walkways.
• Clean and maintain cafeteria equipment.
• Maintain building security.
• Clean 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.
• For schools with swimming pools – monitor pool chemicals, filters; obtain certified pool operator license.
• Perform record keeping regarding boilers and mechanical systems.
• Monitor supplies and reorder appropriate amount from approved vendors as needed.
• Coordinate contractor personnel in upkeep of building structure, electrical, mechanical, and other systems.
• Adhere to federal, state and District data privacy regarding employee information and contractor pricing.
• Stand ready to respond to calls 24 hrs/day on equipment failure or for security reasons.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Continuous standing and walking.
• Frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, sitting, hearing, talking, seeing.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving of equipment, supplies and furniture.
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent pushing and pulling.
• Work with chemicals and follow Material Safety Data Sheet.
• Work with personal protective equipment dealing with body fluids.
• Work outside during inclement weather.

• Special License:
  Employee must pass the State license examination.
• Second Class:
  Employee must have a Special License and work under a First Class operator or higher for at least one year.
• First Class:
  Employee must have a Second Class license or higher and work under a First Class operator for an additional two years.
• Chief's License:
  Employee must have a First Class license or higher and work under a Chief operator for an additional two years.
• Certified Pool Operator:
  Employee must complete 16 hours of training every five years; cost for training and certification paid by the School District.

TYPE OF POSITION:
Hourly. Hours may vary based on program needs. Current opening at Talahi/Lincoln/Clearview; final assignment to be made based on district needs.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Building and Grounds, Building Principals.

SUPERVISION:
Custodians, Engineer staff.

SALARY: $24.63/hr.

The Head Custodial Engineer is a contact point for students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents. The 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.

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…