Requisition No: 878988 

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: SENIOR OPERATING ENGINEER - 48008163

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48008163 

Salary:  $40,456.00 - $47,956.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/05/2026 

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Senior Operating Engineer (Career Service)

Position Number 48008163

Maintenance Department

Who are we?

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.

How you will make an impact

The incumbent of this position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all facilities plant and campus operations. Which includes, but is not limited to, high-efficiency condensing boilers (gas fired), auxiliary boiler equipment including pumps, pressure regulators, strainers, piping, controls, package building/process boilers, chillers, cooling towers, specialty campus systems, etc.

• Operates and maintains high-efficiency condensing boilers (gas fired), chiller plant including all auxiliary equipment. Maintains and controls operations of chiller plants. Reviews and operates campus energy controls, energy monitoring, HVAC controls. Monitors and tracks space temperatures with campus buildings making adjustments as necessary to ensure proper building operation and minimal use of utilities. Reviews graphs and trends to maintain campus utility usage goals. Assists in repairs and cleaning of all boilers, chiller plant and water treatment equipment. Responsible for keeping a clean and safe working environment in chiller and boiler plants. Maintains all campus environmental compliance during work shift.
• Performs minor emergency repairs such as water leaks, blockages of sanitary facilities and tripped lighting current breakers. Serves on facilities campus emergency response team. Serves on facilities department improvement and safety teams as assigned.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the procedures and methods used in the operation and maintenance of heating and/or air-conditioning equipment;
• Skill in using hand tools;
• Skill in repairing heating and/or air-conditioning equipment;
• Ability to operate or coordinate the operation of boilers or an air-conditioning plant;
• Ability to conduct emergency repairs on specialized equipment/facilities (Bowling Equipment, Medical Facility, Cafeteria Equipment, etc.);
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to properly utilize computers for email, Microsoft Office, and other software as required;
• Ability to read and understand charts, graphs, and operate complex facilities digital controls systems;
• Ability to troubleshoot high-efficiency condensing boilers (gas fired), chillers, building systems, and associated equipment for malfunctions and repairs;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision;
• Knowledge of computer programs to operate automated energy management systems;
• Knowledge of safety precautions and procedures;
• Persons appointed to this position must be reasonably expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during demanding situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow co-workers;
• Ability to work in all types of weather;
• Ability to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday;
• Ability to pass training and administer skills acquired during CPR

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of building systems and mechanical equipment such as HVAC, boilers, chillers, pumps, generators, and related facilities equipment.

Sign Language Requirements

Applicants who are selected for hire will be encouraged to learn American Sign Language. 

Please note: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills.

Hiring Salary Range 12-month position: $40,456.00 - $47,956.00 annually. This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

*Base $40,456.00

Associate degree addl $1500.00

Bachelor’s degree addl $3000.00

Master’s degree addl $4500.00

Additional Related and verified Full-time Experience (20-year max) addl $150.00 per year

Hours Sunday – Thursday 3pm to 11pm

Vision

FSDB will prepare each student for a lifetime of success.

Mission

The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes)

Values

Integrity & Respect – The FSDB community is a cohesive group that serves with honor, care, kindness and responsibility.

Safety & Security – The FSDB community is committed to the protection and well-being of stakeholders.

Innovation – The FSDB community welcomes change and embraces a continuous improvement mindset to encourage new methods to solve problems and foster creativity and growth.

Trust – The FSDB community is committed to high quality services and accountability through honest, reliable and consistent actions.

Our benefits include:

• Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.
• Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only.
• Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.
• Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more.
• Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.
• Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.
• Biweekly accrual up to four (4) hours of sick leave and annual leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

How You Will Grow

FSDB provides staff members with opportunities to grow professionally, enhancing their ability to support students' growth. School- and state-required training and skills development is offered both online and in-person for academic and non-academic staff members.

Condition of employment

Applicants under consideration for employment at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will be required to complete background investigation.  Fingerprints will be taken and sent to the Florida Department of Law enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a background check of your criminal history record(s) at the state and national level via the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website https://info.flclearinghouse.com 

FSDB is a drug-free workplace.

To apply

Applications accepted through People First only.

An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current.

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

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Take this opportunity to make a difference in a student’s life and become part of a great School. Apply today!

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.