Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Facilities Maintenance Engineer

Founded in Baltimore in 1985, Living Classrooms Foundation is a Baltimore – Washington, DC nonprofit that disrupts the cycle of poverty and helps our community become safer, stronger, and healthier by building skills for life. Living Classrooms inspires children, youth, and adults to achieve their potential through hands-on education, workforce development, health and wellness, and violence prevention programming. Living Classrooms has developed a distinctive competency in experiential learning – learning by direct experience – or what we call “learning by doing.” We utilize our environmental campuses, athletic fields, community centers, and historic ships as “living classrooms.” We work with one child, one teen, one adult, and one family at a time to identify existing barriers towards success and provide resources and opportunities to help each person reach their full potential, thus supporting stronger family units and more resilient communities.

Living Classrooms has an opportunity for a Facility Maintenance Engineer. The facility maintenance engineer is responsible for but not limited to the following Job Functions:

Summary of Essential Job Functions

·      - Conducts routine inspections of Foundation facilities and equipment to ensure all equipment is operating properly.

·      -  Performs preventative maintenance and cleanup on all LCF properties and facilities, including:

o   Regular inspection of HVAC systems, lighting, plumbing fixtures, and building safety equipment

o   Cleaning and upkeep of common areas, offices, restrooms, and storage spaces

o   Seasonal landscaping tasks such as mowing, trimming, edging, leaf removal, mulching, and planting

o   Snow and ice removal from walkways and entrances during winter months

o   Trash and debris removal from grounds, parking lots, and outdoor spaces

o   Maintenance of outdoor furniture, playgrounds, fences, and signage

o   Ensure all exterior lighting and security systems are operational

o   Identifying any leaks in roofs and plumbing

o   Ensuring bathroom facilities are fully operational

·       - Oversees contractors when professional repairs are necessary.

·        - Ensures Foundation and Customer satisfaction through professional appearance, expert workmanship, and polite communication.

·        - Responsible for assisting the Manager, Facilities Engineering to ensure the proper use of company time, manpower and materials on each project.

·        - Must be able to understand the scope of projects and update team members as needed

·        - Work alongside volunteers on the job site and knowledgably monitor project tasks when necessary

·        - Be able to climb ladders and perform work

·        - Must be able to lift and carry 30+ lbs

Qualifications

·      -  High School Diploma, GED or a minimum of five (3) years’ experience in home improvement or light commercial construction or landscaping

·       - Valid Driver’s License with a clear driving record and the ability to drive light hauling trucks

·        - Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

·        - Driven to attain measurable results

·        - Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

·        - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.