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TITLE: Assistant Chief Building Engineer
REPORTS TO: Building Superintendent
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
HOURS: Varies based on need
EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/1/2020

School Overview

Breck School is a preschool through grade twelve, college-preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In the context of an inclusive and caring community, Breck enjoys a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our school’s Episcopal roots are lived through the unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion where we respect the dignity of every human being and hold a firm belief in social responsibility. We are a close and caring community that focuses on lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.

Across the school and across constituencies there is collective focus on care for each individual student in service of excellence. A community of high-achieving and motivated students and faculty, staff, and administrators focused on intellectual inquiry, engagement, and bridging research to practice, Breck is committed to offering an exceptional school experience to our students. Upon graduation, Breck students lead lives of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility and matriculate to colleges and universities throughout the world.

Position Overview

The purpose of the Assistant Engineer is to perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, installation and repair to facility support equipment to assure proper upkeep of the facility and equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain support equipment according to all manufacturer’s specifications.
• Update and note deficiencies of all facility equipment.
• Expedite all repairs and work requests to give the best possible service to all departments
• Maintain records and files of buildings and equipment as needed.
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies
• Maintain cleanliness in work areas to ensure safe working conditions
• Refer to the attached Maintenance Task List for a complete list of equipment
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent skills and/or experience
• Completion of a 1-year general Building Maintenance course at an approved vo-tech school
• State of Minnesota boiler operator’s License minimum 2nd class C
• 1-year specialized refrigeration and air conditioning course at an approved vo-tech school
• Minimum 3 years of responsible Building Maintenance and HVAC experience in large facility
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. on routine basis
• Climb ladders up to 12 feet
• Bending, stooping, reaching, grabbing and crawling in tight confined places.

MAINTENANCE TASK LIST

General Services
Complete inspection reports
Complete visual inspection of system installation
Check and calibrate safety controls
Check for fuel leaks
Lubricate moving parts as necessary
Check amperages and voltages
Tighten all electrical connections
Check fuel pressure
Clean and inspect burner ports
Clean and check power vent or combustion fan and motor
Check for presence of carbon monoxide
Inspect motors and starters
Floor drains cleaned
Cleaning in all mechanical rooms
Watering plants
Work orders as assigned Vacuum vents from the floor

Heating Systems - Forced Air
Clean and inspect heat exchangers
Change air filters as scheduled
Inspect and clean fan assembly
Lubricate fan and motor bearings per manufacturer's recommendations
Test temperature rise through unit

Heating Systems - Make-up Air Heaters
Check air inlet screen
Check and adjust burner and dampers
Check ignition and flame rod insulators
Check flame safeguard system
Clean and check burner profile plates
Inspect and clean heat exchanger

Heating Systems - Hydronic
Check burner operation
Check for adequate combustion air to burner and controls
Check safety relief valves
Inspect piping and connections
Check low-water cutoff
Check water make-up system
Check room air intake system
Inspect water level gauge glass and controls
Clean mud legs (steam only)
Clean and check oil nozzles
Replace oil nozzles
Replace oil nozzles
Check stack temperature
Open boiler and check fireside heat transfer surfaces
Contact Inspector for annual inspection
Brush fire tubes
Replace gasketing
Drain expansion tank as needed
Check steam pressure
Check manifold pressure
Check water level
Disassemble and clean low-water cutoff
Inspect wiring
Clean burner assembly
Service circulating pumps
Drain and flush boiler (steam only)

Temperature Controls
Service energy management system
Check operation of variable air volume units
Clean and calibrate thermostats
Clean condenser on refrigerated air drier
Check refrigerated air drier for proper operation
Drain water from pneumatic air tank
Check and top-off oil in pneumatic air compressor
Change oil in pneumatic air compressor as scheduled
Change belt on pneumatic air compressor
Check proper operation of economizing cycle
Lubricate and adjust dampers and linkages
Adjust and calibrate central system controls

Air Handling Systems, Supply and Exhaust
Inspect and clean fan assembly
Lubricate fan and motor bearings per manufacturer's recommendations
Inspect belts, replace and adjust as necessary
Inspect motor mounts and vibrations pads
Check motor operating conditions
Inspect electrical connections and contactors
Inspect airside heat transfer surfaces
Clean airside heat transfer surfaces (ground level only)
Lubricate and adjust associated dampers and linkages
Check fan operation
Clean outside air intake screen
Inspect and clean drains and pans
Inspect and clean strainers
Change filters as scheduled

Air Conditioning Systems
Spring start-up
Fall shut down
Change cooling tower fan belts
Off-season service of centrifugal/absorption chiller
Change cooling tower gear box oil
Clean cooling tower sump
Inspect cooling tower
Fill and drain cooling tower
Check condenser loop water treatment

Refrigeration Systems
Inspect belts, replace as necessary
Inspect pulleys and mounts
Lubricate fan and motor bearings per manufacturer's recommendations
Inspect electrical connections, contactors and relays
Check operating and safety controls
Check motor operating conditions
Inspect and clean fan blades as required
Check compressor oil level
Provide oil analysis for over 20 HP
Change oil as necessary
Complete compressor megohm test
Annual power wash of air-cooled condensers
Inspect water cooled condensers
Clean water-cooled condensers
Clean condenser water strainers
Change filter driers as necessary
Check defrost cycle operation
Check setting of pressure controls
Check expansion valve superheat
Check solenoid valve operations
Check compressor heater
Clean ice machine as scheduled
Check harvest cycle operation
Check ice machine grid alignment
Check door gaskets and hinges
Inspect evaporator & condenser heat exchanger
Remove and replace evaporator and condenser water box covers
Clean evaporator heat exchanger
Clean condenser heat exchanger
Check refrigerant charge
Inspect for refrigerant leaks
Provide lithium bromide analysis as scheduled

Other Services
Service humidifiers (small free-standing units)
Balance air distribution
Balance water flows
Service well water pump and system
Service electronic air cleaner
Service hot water heater
Inspect and test RPZ backflow preventers
Water Treatment as specified

To Apply

Submit letter of interest and resume to employment@breckschool.org

Now hiring bus drivers, no experience necessary! Salary is $19.50/hour without experience, $21.00 for 1-5 years, $21.50 for 5+ years. Drivers receive benefits for working 20 hours/wk (paid training, health, dental, life, retirement plan). Breck School is an EOE. Questions? Call 763-381-8218. 

TITLE: Groundskeeper
REPORTS TO: Grounds Supervisor
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
HOURS: Varies based on need
EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/1/2020

School Overview

Breck School is a preschool through grade twelve, college-preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota. In the context of an inclusive and caring community, Breck enjoys a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our school’s Episcopal roots are lived through the unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion where we respect the dignity of every human being and hold a firm belief in social responsibility. We are a close and caring community that focuses on lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good.

Across the school and across constituencies there is collective focus on care for each individual student in service of excellence. A community of high-achieving and motivated students and faculty, staff, and administrators focused on intellectual inquiry, engagement, and bridging research to practice, Breck is committed to offering an exceptional school experience to our students. Upon graduation, Breck students lead lives of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility and matriculate to colleges and universities throughout the world.

Position Overview

The purpose of the Groundskeeper is to maintain and modify the grounds and landscaping during all seasons in a manner that reflects Breck’s standards of excellence and care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain groundskeeping tools and equipment according to all manufacturers’ specifications
• Update and note deficiencies of all grounds equipment routinely
• Expedite all repairs and work requests to give the best possible service to all departments
• Maintain records and files of application of fertilizer, weed control products
• Maintain inventory of parts and supplies used for grounds work
• Keep all work areas clean to ensure safe working conditions
• Marking of athletic fields, including baseball, football, soccer, lacrosse, and softball
• Able to work in adverse weather conditions –rain, snow, heat, cold
• Must be willing to work early morning, late night, and/or weekends
• Work hours vary depending on seasons
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Groundskeeper Task List

• Maintenance and Upkeep of Grounds
• Feeding, watering, and pruning trees and shrubs
• Cultivation of trees and shrubs
• Snow and ice removal from all walkways, drive lines, and parking lots
• Lawn care
• Watering lawns and maintaining irrigation systems
• Fertilizing lawns
• Weed control
• Mowing lawns
• Fall clean up
• Edging sidewalks and curbs
• Aerating lawns
• Keep streets and parking lots free of debris, twigs and trash
• Equipment| Maintain support equipment according to all manufacturer’s specifications

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent skills and/or experience
• Horticultural background
• State of MN pesticide applicators license preferred
• Heavy lifting is involved. Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a routine basis.
• Must be in good physical condition
• Ability to operate heavy equipment – skid steers, plow trucks, large lawn mowers
• Climb ladders up to 12 feet
• Bending, stooping, reaching, grabbing and crawling in tight confined places.

To apply

Submit a resume and letter of interest to: employment@breckschool.org

TITLE: Rink Attendant
REPORTS TO: Arena Manager and Assistant Manager
HOURS: Evenings and Weekends, 15 hours per week
JOB EFFECTIVE DATE: August 1, 2018

Background

Performance of and assisting in completion of daily tasks to ensure and maintain a safe and welcoming environment at the Breck School Anderson Ice Arena.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Safely operates the ice resurfacer and complies with all related rules and safety regulation requirements.
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of ice arena
• Opens and closes the building
• Provides quality customer service and effectively communicates with current clients
• Performs skate sharpening duties and complies with all related safety requirements
• Snow removal of sidewalks and all related door access
• Assists with set up and take down for events
• Other duties as assigned

Skills Required

• Demonstrate the ability to be able to maintain a professional attitude and active role, even while working under potentially stressful conditions (weather, upset or injured patron, etc.)
• Demonstrate the ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow directives and enforce school policy.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, set priorities and complete work on a timely basis
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, courteously and professionally with student, clients, and coworkers

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be over the age of 18
• High school diploma/GED
• 1 year of ice resurfacing experience
• Skate sharpening experience preferred but not required. Will offer skate sharpening training.

To Apply

Submit letter of interest and resume to employment@breckschool.org or stop by the arena and complete an application. Breck School Anderson Ice Arena is located at 4210 Olson Memorial Highway, Minneapolis, MN 55422.

Breck School is currently accepting applications for substitute teachers in all areas. 

To Apply

Submit letter of interest, resume, and two letters of reference to employment@breckschool.org

Breck School is working with Carney Sandoe & Associates to conduct the search for Upper School Director. Click here to access the position description and application instructions. Thank you!