What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodial Inspector - Plant Department - Provisional / Permanent RB # 24-280 position at Buffalo Public Schools?
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
- Performs inspections of schools to ensure that the operation of the heating and ventilating systems are in accordance with standard practices and that custodial maintenance of buildings meets requirements
- Inspects for proper boiler operation and gives instructions as needed
- Checks on building cleanliness as outlined in the school engineer's log book, makes suggestions and indicates areas needing improvement
- Checks on possible fire hazards, rubbish accumulations, the application of proper safety precautions and storage of equipment and supplies
- Inspects all areas of the Engineer's responsibility in cafeterias for cleanliness, including all overhead piping, fixtures, hoods, fans, etc. to ensure that these areas meet Department of Health regulations
- Performs inspections to ensure proper maintenance of grounds, including snow removal, care of lawns and shrubbery and the removal of refuse and trash
- Operates a personal computer or computer terminal using application programs
- Investigates excessive smoke and other complaints referred by the Assistant Superintendent of School Plant Operations
- Ensures that proper operational records are kept and water treatment is used where required
- Checks Engineer's log books to make certain proper records are being kept including but not limited to building repairs / maintenance, temperatures, use of fuel, etc.
- Inspects Chief Engineer’s licenses for current status
- Reports continued violations of standard practices and procedures to the Assistant Superintendent of School Plant Operations for follow-up and remedial action
- Receives calls from Engineer-Custodians reporting off duty and assigns substitutes
- Serves as a replacement for Engineer-Custodians in an emergency
- Performs related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Promotional
A) Continuous and permanent status in the Board of Education as a Chief Engineer-Custodian for one year
B) Continuous and permanent status in the Board of Education as a First Class Engineer-Custodian for three years.
Open Competitive
A) Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Building Management and Maintenance and seven years of full-time stationary engineering experience, five years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity where work involves the operation and maintenance of a large building or plant, including heating, plumbing, electrical, janitorial and the maintenance of a budget, payroll and inventory
B) Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and nine years of full-time stationary engineering experience, seven years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity where work involves the operation and maintenance of a large building or plant, including heating, plumbing, electrical, janitorial and the maintenance of a budget, payroll, and inventory
C) An equivalent combination within the limits of A and B .
Special Requirement for both Promotional and Open Competitive
Possession of a current Chief Stationary Engineers License issued by the City of Buffalo and must be presented at time of filing application and maintained during employment.
FINAL FILING DATE : March 19, 2025
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
Salary : $71,944
