Title: First Class Engineer- Custodian - Continuous Posting 2021-2022 School Year
ID: 5670
Department: Plant Services and School Planning
Location: School Location
Division: Civil Service
Description

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14204

CONTINUOUS POSTING 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

POSITION: First Class Engineer - Custodian - Provisional/Temporary/Substitutes

SALARY: $36,566 - $42,645


LOCATION: Plant Operations - various school locations

APPLICATION: CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An incumbent to a position in this class has responsible charge of the operation, grounds maintenance and custodial work of a school building. This is an important engineering-custodial position involving responsibility for the efficient and economical maintenance of a school plant within the amount of funds appropriated by the Board of Education. It entails a high degree of responsibility for the selection of adequate personnel to efficiently maintain the building, supervise operation of a power plant and direct the work of a number of power plant and custodial employees. This position differs from the Chief Engineer-Custodian in that the latter is responsible for a power plant of unlimited horsepower whereas the First Class Engineer-Custodian is responsible for a power plant up to l50 horsepower. Supervision is received from higher-level personnel in the Plant Division. The incumbent exercises supervision over stationary engineers, custodial staff and employees assigned to the First Class Engineer-Custodian.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Plans and directs the work of subordinate employees in the operation and maintenance of boilers, pumps, steam and water piping and other electrical and mechanical equipment in the heating plant;
• Directs, plans and may participate in the operation of boiler and HVAC equipment, preventive maintenance programs, the cleaning of buildings and maintenance of grounds;
• Prepares and administers the annual budget for facility relating to plant operations including salaries and payroll, equipment and supplies, and cost of services;
• Requisitions, receives and accounts for equipment, materials and supplies;
  • -maintains inventory and cost records and budget data;
• Requisitions repairs for building equipment and maintains records of same;
• Keeps time records and prepares payroll for employees employed by the First Class Engineer-Custodian;
  • -maintains various records concerning salaries, deductions, etc.;
• Operates a personal computer or computer terminal using application programs;
• Receives and handles a variety of requests and complaints from the school principals and/or teachers;
• Authorizes and if necessary supervises the maintenance and repair work to school heating plant equipment;
• Monitors and inspects work performed by private contractors to make certain work conforms in accordance with plans and specifications;
• Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Thorough knowledge of the construction, operation and maintenance of a power plant up to l50 horsepower and auxiliary equipment;
• Thorough knowledge of building cleaning and maintenance tasks, practices, supplies and equipment;
• Good knowledge of the costs and standards in relation to custodial operations;
• Good knowledge of the tools, terminology and practices of one or more of the skilled trades;
• Working knowledge of budget, payroll and bookkeeping procedures and office practices;
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of employees;
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records;
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to operate a personal computer or computer terminal using application programs;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Open Competitive

(A) Thirty (30) credits hours from an accredit college or university and three years of full-time stationary engineering experience, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity where work involves the operation and maintenance of a building or plant, including heating, plumbing, electrical, and janitorial; OR (B) Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and five years of full-time stationary engineering experience, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity where work involves the operation and maintenance of a building or plant, including heating, plumbing, electrical, and janitorial;
OR (C) An equivalent combination within the limits of A and B.

Special Requirement

Possession of a First Class Stationary Engineers License issued by the City of Buffalo which must be presented at time of filing application and maintain during employment.

Possession of a current New York State Driver's License which must be presented at time of filing application and maintain during employment.

APPROVED:

Tami Hollie-McGee
Chief of Human Resources