Building Engineer

KIPP Metro Atlanta seeks an experienced Building Engineer. The Building Engineer oversees general maintenance, upkeep and security for the school facilities and grounds. The Building Engineer is responsible for all oversight, budget management, and contracted services. The Building Engineer oversees and coordinates with school leadership and operations team in connection with major repairs and maintenance of the facility to ensure that the building has adequate heat, lighting, ventilation, plumbing, security, etc. The Building Engineer will also direct and manage activities and personnel related to special, capital, and other grant-related projects. As a Building Engineer, your core responsibilities include:FacilitiesSelect, direct, manage and coordinate site, building, security and grounds contracted servicesPrepare and maintain accurate accounting of school facility budgetsProvide maintenance and project related support across KIPP Metro Atlanta schoolsProvide management, training and support as needed for the shared facility services teamManage and supervise maintenance technicians as necessary to support facility maintenance and repairs ensuring schools basic facilities needs are handledInventory and purchase necessary materials, equipment, and suppliesDirects and coordinates service providers, installs, inspects repairs and maintains the electrical, plumbing, mechanical and related building systemsMonitors the heating, cooling and ventilation systems to ensure facility is at appropriate temperature and properly ventilated during normal hours of operationPerforms, or directs to be performed, general repairs such as touch up painting, patching walls, security hardware, hanging shelves, etc.Manage renovations of existing facilities in concert with the school administration and KIPP Metro Atlanta SchoolsManage, perform, coordinate and inspect major contract work on the electrical, plumbing, mechanical and site related systemsDirects and supervises performance of parking lot snow removal if necessaryDirects, supervises and/or performs snow removal operations of sidewalks and entrancesOperationsMeet regularly with Director of Operations to identify issues and concerns regarding facilities.Includes DOO in budget related communicationsResponds to and addresses emergencies as identified by DOO.Informs and coordinates with DOO on scheduling and timing constraints regarding projects and maintenance activitiesAssists DOO in training and supervising School Support TechniciansAssures accurate accounting of all unrestricted and restricted income and its sourcesLiaison between Director of Facilities and DOO’s when required