Plant Engineer Student Summer Support

Young World Physical Education

Leesburg, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Architectural Engineering, Building Systems, Commercial Construction, Communication Skills, Construction Safety, Documentation, Facilities Management, HVAC, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Home Automation, Life Safety Systems, Lift/Move 100 Pounds, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Operations, Organizational Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Property Maintenance, Regulations, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Secondary School, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance
LOCATION
Leesburg, VA
POSTED
2 days ago

Job ID: 5645294Application Deadline: Posted until filledPosted: Apr 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)Starting Date: To Be DeterminedJob OverviewThe School Plant Engineer Student Summer Support employee will support School Plant Engineers in maintaining safe, efficient, and well‑functioning school facilities. This opportunity provides hands‑on exposure to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as daily building operations, preventative maintenance, building systems, life‑safety systems, and daily facility management practices within an educational environment.Student Summer Support employees will gain broad experience in commercial building systems and school‑based facilities operations while developing workplace readiness and technical skills in the skilled trades.This position is open only to currently enrolled LCPS high school students. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.Roles and ResponsibilitiesAssist with daily building walkthroughs and safety inspections.Assist with preventative maintenance of building systems under supervision.Supports minor maintenance tasks and basic repairs as assigned.Learn about building automation, work order systems, and facility documentation.Help maintain clean, safe, and organized mechanical and work areas.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsBelow are the minimum qualifications for this job.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesInterest in facilities management, building engineering, or skilled trades.Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.Ability to follow technical and safety procedures.Professional communication skills and strong work ethic.General knowledge of occupational hazards and safety.Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.Eligibility RequirementsMust be a currently enrolled LCPS high school junior or senior.Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.Physical RequirementsThis job requires strength, agility, dexterity, and visual acuity to perform all tasks. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must adhere to all site safety regulations and may be required to regularly stand, sit, walk, bend, climb ladders, and/or kneel. There may be exposure to extreme heat and cold, outdoor environments, heavy equipment, moving machinery, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noises. This job requires lifting up to 25 lbs., periodically lifting/moving up to 50 lbs., and occasional lifting/moving up to 100 lbs. alone or with assistance. Must be comfortable working in mechanical rooms and active school environments.Additional Job InformationReports to: Facilities SupervisorMonths/Days/Hours: as neededSalary Level: Band 1Salary Scale: Range: $14.59/hourRemote Work Eligible: NoCollective Bargaining Unit: Non-UnionPosition Type: Full-TimeJob Categories: Support Staff > MaintenanceJob RequirementsCitizenship, residency or work visa required.Contact InformationDTL-38A, INS-11A, SUP-07EEmail: recruitment@lcps.org#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Young World Physical Education