24-25 - Pflaum - Engineer - Facilities Manager - 1.0 FTE (40 HPW)

24-25 - Pflaum - Engineer - Facilities Manager - 1.0 FTE (40 HPW)

Building Services

Pflaum Road Building

$89,642.25 - 98,975.25 Annual Salary

Why You Should Work with MMSD!

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants for openings for the 2024-2025 school year. The Madison Metropolitan School District actively seeks and encourages women and candidates of color to apply.

Becoming a Model School District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework , and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel at school. To achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting you in your career path. We aim to foster, cultivate, and retain a skilled workforce that supports and mirrors the diversity of our student population.

We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

About Our District

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 27,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

Purpose of Position

The purpose of this position is to oversee/manage MMSD Steamfitters, Plumbers, HVAC Technicians and Maintenance Workers; assist in general engineering and architecture work including; new construction, remodeling, maintenance and repair of all MMSD facilities, respond to facility heating/cooling concerns; exercise decision-making in the management of heating/cooling improvement and maintenance projects; review, evaluate and either recommend or disapprove heating/cooling submitted drawings and specifications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing MMSD Steamfitters, Plumbers, HVAC Technicians and Maintenance Workers in responding to facility concerns.
• Assisting in hiring staff and prioritizing daily work assignments/schedules.
• Exercising decision-making in the management of HVAC improvements and maintenance projects.
• Reviewing, evaluating and approving or disapproving HVAC drawings and specifications submitted by consultants.
• Utilizing sound judgment in the preparation of project cost estimates and the selections of required materials.
• Reviewing and evaluating the work of contractors and consultants.
• Managing project budgets and approving construction payments.
• Developing and administering the HVAC, Plumbing and Maintenance Worker budget.
• Developing HVAC policies on a District-wide basis for review.
• Preparing long-range capital plan and will be responsible for daily and monthly planning related to improvements and maintenance.
• Acting as a liaison between contractors, consultants and the District.
• Communicating with state and city personnel to ensure compliance with codes.
• Maintaining knowledge of building system operations, maintenance and repair methods, and documents the practices and procedures to ensure worker safety.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers, technical consultants, contractors, trades workers, building officials, students and the public.
• Ability to perform building design activities related to plumbing and HVAC systems including preliminary and detailed design code compliance and energy calculations.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Knowledge of building construction, maintenance procedures, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems and building materials.
• Knowledge and ability in the preparation of construction documents relating to construction of buildings, including construction drawings, specifications, contracts and as-built drawings.
• Knowledge and ability in the preparation of estimates for construction of buildings and remodeling projects, including detailed estimates and budgetary estimates.
• Knowledge of Building Codes.
• Knowledge of and experience in construction observations and construction management procedures.
• Knowledge of Building Automation Systems for HVAC systems.
• Strong management skills, including the ability to develop a strong leadership team, assign personnel and delegate responsibilities with assurance and accountability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with commensurate experience.
• A minimum of three years of professional experience as a mechanical systems designer that includes building systems planning and design, construction documents and construction observations or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Registered in Wisconsin as a Professional Engineer or HVAC Designer.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license.
• Working knowledge of and experience with computer business software such as Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft, and the Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward improving one's own cultural competence i.e., valuing difference/diversity, recognizing personal limitations in one's skills and expertise and having the desire to learn in these areas.

Physical & Sensory Requirements

• Ability to exert very moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
• Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, shapes, sounds, odors and textures associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks. Ability to sustain prolonged visual concentration.
• Ability to operate a variety of office and facilities test equipment including computer, telephone, calculator, sound meter, light meter, metal detector, electrical test equipment, thermal measuring devices, tape measures and drafting equipment.

Environmental Adaptability

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions where exposure to construction site environmental factors such temperature variations or extremes, odors, toxic agents, noise, machinery, electrical currents and/or dust may cause discomfort and pose a limited risk of injury.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We continue to seek a diverse and talented workforce. We encourage veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA , and people with disabilities to apply. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Salary : $89,642