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First Class Engineer- Custodian - Continuous Posting 2021-2022 School Year

Employer
Buffalo Public Schools
Location
Buffalo, NY, US
Salary
Competitive
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

    The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to HRCompliance@buffaloschools.org or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579

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