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The School District of Philadelphia

Public school district delivering education citywide

Building Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Philadelphia, PA, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • High school graduation or its equivalent.
  • Six years of full-time, paid custodial experience in a large commercial or public building or group of smaller buildings, including work in a high-pressure boiler room and with auxiliary boiler room equipment.
  • Possession of a Class A Stationary Engineer's license.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of high-pressure boilers and auxiliary boiler room equipment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions pertaining to all phases of custodial work.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of safety requirements in a school.
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise the work of others and willingness to work around children.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain records.
  • Demonstrated ability to make minor building repairs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with teachers and others in the instructional activities of the public school.
  • Demonstrated ability to carry out orders and appreciate the principles of good business management.
  • Ability to meet approved physical and medical standards.
Responsibilities
  • Operate, maintain and secure the assigned school plant, including buildings and grounds.
  • Support the coordinated requirements of the principal, staff and cafeteria personnel.
  • Supervise custodial personnel engaged in cleaning the building and caring for the grounds, as well as personnel responsible for operating and maintaining heating, ventilating, plumbing, drainage, mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Maintain cleanliness and neatness in the building, grounds and sidewalks; maintain lawns and shrubbery; clear grounds of ice and snow in winter; and protect the school against vandalism, fire, storm damage and other hazards.
  • Keep records of repairs, needs and requisitions, and forward records to the Regional Manager, Facilities Management and Services.
  • Supervise a regular preventative maintenance program and cooperate with maintenance crews working in the school plant.
  • Submit work orders for repairs to the Regional Manager, Facilities Management and Services, or when authorized, directly to the Maintenance Division.
  • Receive, store and place supplies, furniture and equipment in their proper locations, except cafeteria supplies.
  • Set up, dismantle or move furniture and portable instructional equipment and supplies requested by the principal and staff.
  • Make minor repairs to doors, bookcases and similar building items as requested by the principal or staff.
  • Maintain records in a boiler room log.
  • Order coal, oil or other fuel in accordance with Building Division rules and regulations.
  • Certify purchase orders for custodial supplies, equipment, ash removal and exterminating services for payment.
  • Report damaged or stolen school property to the Facilities Division by telephone.
  • Inform the Regional Manager, Facilities Management and Services, of absences or illness of self or other personnel.
  • Perform boiler-room work when personnel are absent or incapacitated.

About the company

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The School District of Philadelphia

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The School District of Philadelphia provides public education for about 200,000 school-aged children in Philadelphia. It runs and supports the city’s public schools, oversees curriculum and standards, hires teachers and staff, and manages funding and resources to offer programs that connect schools with families and communities. The district implements policies and supports educators through district leadership and school-level administration to create safe, engaging learning environments. Its goal is to ensure all students achieve their full intellectual and social potential, graduate ready to succeed, and view education as a civil right for every child in the city.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • Pennsylvania's July 2026 budget adds $157.3 million to Philadelphia schools.
  • May 2026 board approval locked a $4.6 billion operating budget and capital spending.
  • The Northeast facilities plan modernizes 169 schools while funding new construction at Comly.

What critics are saying

  • The 2025 asbestos DPA threatens criminal sanctions if compliance slips over five years.
  • August 2026 Kensington asbestos relocation triggered lawsuits and campus disruption before classes.
  • Seventeen school closures for 2027-28 face community backlash and enrollment volatility.

What makes The School District of Philadelphia unique

  • Philadelphia runs 339 buildings and 100,000+ students, enabling citywide scale advantages.
  • Gilbane delivered Northeast Community Propel Academy through a 16-month public-private partnership.
  • The district controls a $1.5 billion capital program through 2032.

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Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours

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