Facilities Engineer

Title:  Facilities Engineer 

Supervisor:   CEO  

Department: District Staff

Classification:    Salaried/Exempt

Contract Length:   12 months

Founded in 2000, the Milwaukee Academy of Science is a K4-12th grade independent charter school serving 2,000 scholars at its two campuses. The mission of MAS is to graduate students prepared to compete successfully at the post-secondary level. African American students comprise 99% of the student body, and over 97% of students qualify for free or reduced meals. Regardless of student background and external factors, MAS maintains the expectation that students should be on grade level and proficient on state assessments.

Job Summary: 

• The Building Engineer is expected to take ownership of the physical operation of MAS facilities and maintain a proactive approach to building maintenance. The goal of this position is not simply to respond when something breaks, but to identify potential problems early, maintain accurate records, reduce unnecessary outside service costs, and ensure the buildings remain safe and operational.
• The Building Engineer will work collaboratively with Milwaukee Academy of Science leadership and Associates Building Maintenance, Inc. to ensure facility needs are addressed efficiently, professionally, and in the best interest of the Academy.

Position Relationships:

• Reports to:  Director of School Operations
• Coordinates with: 

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary facility representative for all City inspectors and coordinate required inspections for MAS properties.
• Maintain inspection records and ensure all MAS-owned properties remain current and compliant with required City inspections and facility requirements.
• Oversee and coordinate all major and minor building repairs.
• Respond to after-hours facility emergencies and coordinate repairs whenever urgent building issues arise.
• Respond to all after-hours alarm and dispatch service calls involving MAS facilities.
• Coordinate, supervise, and communicate with outside contractors performing work at MAS properties.
• Minimize the use of outside contractors whenever repairs can safely and effectively be completed by qualified in-house maintenance personnel.
• Maintain detailed maintenance records, including completed repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections, service calls, equipment issues, and outstanding facility needs.
• Work directly with Associates Building Maintenance staff to ensure MAS buildings are clean, safe, functional, and properly maintained at all times.
• Delegate appropriate maintenance and repair assignments to qualified Associates Building Maintenance staff and follow up to ensure work is completed properly and in a timely manner.
• Develop, perform, and document preventative maintenance services for mechanical equipment and building systems throughout MAS facilities, including rooftop equipment.
• Regularly inspect mechanical rooms, rooftop equipment, and other critical building systems to identify potential problems before they result in equipment failure or emergency repairs.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of floor-care equipment and other facility equipment, when applicable.
• Monitor outstanding maintenance issues and establish priorities based on safety, urgency, operational impact, and cost.
• Identify opportunities to reduce repair and maintenance expenses through preventative maintenance, proper equipment care, and increased use of qualified in-house personnel.
• Manage and maintain MAS vans, ensuring daily safety checks, regular maintenance, and monitoring the insurance eligibility of employee-authorized van drivers.

Position Qualifications:

1. Required Qualifications:

• Strong project management, blueprint reading, building automation systems (BAS) familiarity, and troubleshooting
• 3 - 5 years of experience in preventative maintenance and first-line maintenance and repairs of various building systems.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Leader who creates a strong team approach to internal staff and contracted personnel  

1. Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, EPA certification, or boiler operator licenses are often preferred
• Prefer a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, industrial, or facilities engineering.