BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO NEW YORK 14204
March 10 2025
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 24280
BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY
Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply
POSITION: Custodial Inspector Provisional/Permanent
SALARY:$71944.00
LOCATION: Plant Department
APPLICATION:
CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools
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 performs inspection work in schools to ensure that the operation of the heating and ventilating systems are in accordance with standard practices and that custodial maintenance of buildings meet the requirements set forth by the Board of Education and Department of Health. This position differs from that of a Chief EngineerCustodian in that an incumbent is responsible for a number of schools rather than a particular building. Immediate supervision is received from the Assistant Superintendent of School Plant Operations and general supervision is received from the Associate Superintendent of Plant Services and School Planning.
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 engineers 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 Engineers 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 Engineers 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 Engineers licenses for current status
- Reports continued violations of standard practices and procedures to the Assistant Superintendent of School Plant Operations for followup and remedial action
- Receives calls from EngineerCustodians reporting off duty and assigns substitutes
- Serves as a replacement for EngineerCustodians in an emergency
- Performs related work as required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Extensive knowledge of the construction operation and maintenance of heating plant and auxiliary equipment
- Thorough knowledge of building cleaning and maintenance tasks practices supplies and equipment
- Thorough knowledge of costs and standards in relation to custodial operations
- Considerable knowledge of the tools terminology and practices of one or more skilled trades
- Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;
- Ability to understand and follow instructions
- Ability to secure and maintain the cooperation of others;
- Ability to prepare clear and concise reports
- Ability to operate a personal computer or computer terminal using application programs
- Good powers of observation;
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Promotional
(A) Continuous and permanent status in the Board of Education as a Chief EngineerCustodian for one year
OR
(B)Continuous and permanent status in the Board of Education as a First Class EngineerCustodian for three years.Open Competitive
(A)Associates Degree from an accredited college or university in Building Management and Maintenance and seven years of fulltime 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 inventoryOR
(B) Graduation from High School GED or Equivalency Diploma and nine years of fulltime 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 inventoryOR
(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 HollieMcGee
Chief of Human ResourcesThe Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individuals 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 nondiscrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Districts nondiscrimination policies should be directed to or to: Tami Hollie McGee Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo NY 14579