Breck School is a preschool through twelve, coeducational college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging where we respect the dignity of every human being. We prioritize lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.
We are a community of highly engaged and motivated students, faculty, staff, and school leaders focused on building trusting relationships and strong academic scholarship through a practice of bridging research to practice. Upon graduation, Breck students are prepared for a life of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility, matriculating to colleges and universities throughout the world.
Position Overview
The Assistant Chief Engineer has the responsibility of assisting the Chief Engineer with managing facility maintenance and repair operations. The Assistant Chief Engineer also performs mechanical and electrical maintenance as well as installation and repair of facility support equipment in order to assure proper upkeep of the facility and its equipment.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Assisting the Chief Engineer includes managing the daily care and maintenance of school facilities, managing daily schedules and work assignments of the maintenance staff, overseeing vendors and contractors, and purchasing maintenance-related supplies to ensure adequate inventory is on hand.
Bi-weekly shared on-call responsibilities
Responsibilities on designing a work order program, PM’s and SOP’s
Maintain an in-service program for engineering and maintenance staff to improve work skills.
Follow through with work requests as assigned by the Chief Engineer.
Document daily inspection reports results ensuring the proper functioning of building equipment, assigning corrective work, and performing follow up inspections.
Maintain support equipment according to all manufacturer’s specifications.
Update and note deficiencies of all facility equipment.
Expedite all repairs and work requests to give the best possible service to all departments.
Maintain records and files of buildings and equipment as needed.
Maintain inventory of parts and supplies.
Maintain cleanliness in work areas to ensure safe working conditions.
Refer to the attached Maintenance Task List for a complete list of equipment-related tasks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Basic knowledge of Fire System operation
Basic knowledge of Security System operation
Maintain Pool water chemistry
Ability and willingness to meet physical demands of the position:
Ability to lift and carry 100 lbs on a routine basis
Climb ladders to 20 feet
Use of hands for repetitive use, such as: grasping, fine manipulation
Operate man lift up to 36’
Bending stooping, twisting, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching, grabbing, and crawling in confined places
Education And/or Experience
High school diploma or equivalent skills and/or experience.
Completion of a 1-year general Building Maintenance course at an approved vo-tech school.
State of Minnesota boiler operator’s license Class 1B or 1C required. Chief C Boilers preferred
1-year Specialized refrigeration and air conditioning course at an approved vo-tech school. Universal refrigeration license.
Minimum 3 years of responsible Building Maintenance and HVAC experience in a large facility.
Supervisorial experience preferred.
Knowledgeable of applicable federal, state, and local rules and ordinances to ensure full compliance.
Certified Pool and Spa Operator (CPO)
Competencies
Leadership, initiative, planning and organization skills coupled with good judgment.
Skillful oral and written communicator.
Ability to troubleshoot HVAC, electrical circuits and rooftop units
Professional demeanor across a variety of settings and audiences. Clean and neat appearance.
Self-starter, Proactive, optimistic, and positive attitude.
Good sense of humor, ability to smile; balanced perspective; patience.
High degree of integrity and trustworthiness.
Builds strong relationships with team members. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies and a diverse, multilingual workforce, with ability to communicate in Spanish preferred.
Ability to be flexible and work under frequent interruptions while keeping up with the flow of work.
Understanding of facilities systems, such as mechanical, electrical, and HVAC.
Knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and terminology of facilities trades, such as carpentry, masonry, and housekeeping. Able to read a blueprint.
Computer proficiency to include use of email, CAD/CAM, and computerized facilities management systems; Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word and Excel, preferred.
Able and willing to work a flexible full-time schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to pass a pre-offer Physical Fitness Test.
MAINTENANCE TASK LIST
General Services Complete inspection reports
Complete visual inspection of system installation
Check and calibrate safety controls
Check for fuel leaks
Lubricate moving parts as necessary
Check amperages and voltages
Tighten all electrical connections
Check fuel pressure
Clean and inspect burner ports
Clean and check power vent or combustion fan and motor
Check for presence of carbon monoxide
Inspect motors and starters
Cleaning in all mechanical rooms
Work orders as assigned
Vacuum supply and return vents
Heating Systems - Forced Air
Clean and inspect heat exchangers
Change air filters as scheduled
Inspect and clean fan assembly
Lubricate fan and motor bearings per manufacturer's recommendations
Test temperature rise through unit
Heating Systems - Make-up Air Heaters
Check air inlet screen
Check and adjust burner and dampers
Check ignition and flame rod insulators
Check flame safeguard system
Clean and check burner profile plates
Inspect and clean heat exchanger
Heating Systems - Hydronic
Check burner operation
Check for adequate combustion air to burner and controls
Check safety relief valves
Inspect piping and connections
Check low-water cutoff
Check water make-up system
Check room air intake system
Inspect water level gauge glass and controls
Clean mud legs (steam only)
Clean and check oil nozzles
Replace oil nozzles
Replace oil nozzles
Check stack temperature
Open boiler and check fireside heat transfer surfaces
Contact Inspector for annual inspection
Brush fire tubes
Replace gasketing
Heating Systems – Hydronic- (Cont.)
Drain expansion tank as needed
Check steam pressure
Check manifold pressure
Check water level
Disassemble and clean low-water cutoff
Inspect wiring
Clean burner assembly
Service circulating pumps
Drain and flush boiler (steam only)
Steam Boiler Operations
Check close loop water treatment
Steam trap inspect and repair
Temperature Controls
Service energy management system
Check operation of variable air volume units
Clean and calibrate thermostats
Clean condenser on refrigerated air drier
Check refrigerated air drier for proper operation
Drain water from pneumatic air tank
Check and top-off oil in pneumatic air compressor
Change oil in pneumatic air compressor as scheduled
Change belt on pneumatic air compressor
Check proper operation of economizing cycle
Lubricate and adjust dampers and linkages
Adjust and calibrate central system controls
Air Handling Systems,
Supply and Exhaust
Inspect and clean fan assembly
Lubricate fan and motor bearings per manufacturer's recommendations
Inspect belts, replace and adjust as necessary
Inspect electrical connections and contactors
Inspect airside heat transfer surfaces
Lubricate and adjust associated dampers and linkages
Check fan operation
Clean outside air intake screen
Inspect and clean drains and pans
Inspect and clean strainers
Change filters as scheduled
Air Conditioning Systems
Spring start-up
Fall shut down
Change cooling tower fan belts
Clean cooling tower sump
Inspect cooling tower
Fill and drain cooling tower
Check condenser loop water treatment
Inspect, troubleshoot and motors, relays, motor contactor and motor starters
Refrigeration Systems
Inspect belts, replace as necessary
Inspect pulleys and mounts
Lubricate fan and motor bearings per manufacturer's recommendations
Inspect electrical connections, contactors and relays
Check operating and safety controls
Check motor operating conditions
Inspect, troubleshoot and motors, relays, motor contactor and motor starters
Inspect And Clean Fan Blades As Required
Check compressor oil level
Provide oil analysis for over 20 HP
Change oil as necessary
Complete compressor megohm test
Annual power wash of air-cooled condensers
Check defrost cycle operation
Check setting of pressure controls
Check expansion valve superheat
Check solenoid valve operations
Check compressor heater
Clean ice machine as scheduled
Check harvest cycle operation
Check ice machine grid alignment
Check door gaskets and hinges
Inspect evaporator & condenser heat exchanger
Remove and replace evaporator and condenser water box covers
Clean evaporator heat exchanger
Clean condenser heat exchanger
Check refrigerant charge
Inspect for refrigerant leaks
Provide lithium bromide analysis as scheduled
Plumbing
Service hot water heater
Inspect, Troubleshoot, Repair, and Install
Faucets
Flush Valves
Urinals / Toilets
Drain lines / Traps
Water Filters
Water - Heaters, Fountains, Coolers
Sump Pumps
Check Valves
Electrical/Lighting
Test, troubleshoot, and electrical components
Replace Lightbulbs
Pool
Maintain Water Chemistry
Regenerate of filter system
Inspect, troubleshoot and repair pumps for proper water circulation
Inspect, troubleshoot and repair motors for proper air circulation
Other Services
Service humidifiers (small free-standing units)
Balance air distribution
Balance water flows
Service electronic air cleaner
Water Treatment as specified
Appliance repair, removal, install
Furniture assembly, repair, install
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
Industries
Education Administration Programs
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