38451 Building Engineer

Job

Title:

Building

Engineer

Exemption

Status:

Nonexempt

Reports

to:

Supervisor

of

Building

Trades

Date

Revised:

January

2026

Dept.

/School:

Trades

and

Projects

Pay

Grade:

MT05

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible

for

inspecting,

replacing,

and

repairing

any

minor

problems

associated

with

the

equipment

in

each

high

school.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification :

High

school

diploma

or

equivalent

Clear

and

valid

Texas

Driver's

License

Experience:

Minimum

of

three

(3)

years

of

general

maintenance

experience

Some

computer

experience

(Vocational

training

will

be

considered)

preferred

Some

HVAC

and

boiler

experience

preferred

Special

Knowledge/Skills:

Ability

to

perform

physical

tasks,

including

lifting,

climbing,

and

working

in

various

environmental

conditions

Ability

to

lead

and

manage

a

team

of

maintenance

and

custodial

staff

Strong

verbal

and

written

communication

skills

to

coordinate

with

staff,

contractors,

and

school

administrators

Meticulous

attention

to

detail

ensures

all

systems

function

correctly

and

safely

Ability

to

troubleshoot

and

resolve

maintenance

issues

quickly

and

efficiently

Major

Responsibilities

and

Duties:

1.

Ability

to

follow

instructions.

2.

Ability

to

work

in

harmony

with

others.

3.

Completes

assignments

in

a

timely

and

acceptable

manner.

4.

Assign

and

monitor

tasks

for

the

Assistant

Building

Engineer.

5.

Maintains

an

inventory

of

supplies,

tools,

and

equipment.

6.

Performs

daily

inspections

of

building

systems.

7.

Performs

preventive

maintenance

repairs.

8.

Maintains

and

files

equipment

operation

logs.

9.

Monitors

the

water

treatment

system

and

maintains

log

reports.

10.

Schedule

and

replace

air

filters.

11.

Performs

minor

plumbing

and

electrical

repairs

and

assists

plumbers

and

electricians

when

needed.

12.

Performs

minor

repairs

to

lockers,

doors,

and

related

equipment.

13.

Performs

repairs

to

floor

covering,

tile,

and

cove

base.

14.

Paint

and

repair

wall

surfaces.

15.

Repairs

tennis

court

screens,

nets,

and

fences.

16.

Assists

HVAC

technicians

in

repairs

when

needed.

17.

Monitors

sprinkler

systems

and

the

condition

of

grass/shrubs.

18.

Coordinates

with

contract

service

companies.

19.

Miscellaneous

duties

as

assigned.

20.

Perform

all

other

duties

as

assigned.

Supervisory

Responsibilities:

None

Mental

Demands/Physical

Demands/Environmental

Factors

Tools/Equipment

Used:

Standard

office

equipment,

including

computer

and

peripherals;

standard

cleaning

tools

and

equipment;

standard

yard

maintenance

equipment;

may

use

small

hand

tools

and

power

tools;

light

truck

or

van.

Posture:

Frequent

standing,

kneeling/squatting,

bending/stooping,

pushing/pulling,

and

twisting;

may

work

in

tiring

and

uncomfortable

positions

Motion:

Frequent

walking,

climbing

stairs/ladders/scaffolding;

regular

grasping/squeezing,

wrist

flexion/extension,

and

overhead

reaching;

frequent

driving

Lifting:

Regular

moderate

lifting

and

carrying

(15-44

pounds);

occasional

heavy

lifting

(45

pounds

and

over)

Environment:

Work

outside

and

inside

on

slippery

or

uneven

walking

surfaces;

frequent

exposure

to

extreme

hot

and

cold

temperatures,

dust,

noise,

and

vibration;

exposure

to

chemical

and

electrical

hazards;

work

around

machinery

with

moving

parts;

regularly

work

irregular

hours;

occasional

prolonged

hours;

frequent

districtwide

travel

Mental

Demands:

Maintain

emotional

control

under

stress

This

document

describes

the

general

purpose

and

responsibilities

assigned

to

this

job.

It

is

not

an

exhaustive

list

of

all

responsibilities

and

duties

that

may

be

assigned

or

skills

that

may

be

required.

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