First Class Engineer- Custodian - Temporary Not to Exceed 90 Days, RB #21-232

Company: Buffalo School District
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

> > First Class Engineer- Custodian - Temporary Not to Exceed 90 Days, RB #21-232 First Class Engineer- Custodian - Temporary Not to Exceed 90 Days, RB #21-232 Summary Title:First Class Engineer- Custodian - Temporary Not to Exceed 90 Days, RB #21-232ID:6154Department:Plant Services and School PlanningLocation:School LocationDivision:Civil ServiceDescription **BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ROOM 720 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14204** **RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #21-232 October 18, 2021****BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY** **NOTE: There is NO Residency Requirement for this position****POSITION:** **First Class Engineer - Custodian, Temporary Not to Exceed 90 Days** **SALARY:** **$36,566 - $42,645****LOCATION:** **Plant Operations - various school locations** **APPLICATION:** CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT **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 Drivers License which must be presented at time of filing application and maintain during employment. **Closing Date: Until Filled****APPROVED:** **Ms. Jamie Warren****Associate Superintendent for Human Resources**

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