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Cincinnati, OH - USA

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CITY OF CINCINNATI - CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - OFFICIAL BULLETIN

Examination No. 25-16 (BofE)
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
FOR CINCINNATI BOARD OF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES ONLY

TITLE: LEVEL 1 BUILDING ENGINEER

SALARY RANGE: $21.32 per hour

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday June 23 2025 by 11:59 PM

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Performs custodial related tasks including grounds maintenance provides supervision of custodial staff general maintenance building security and safety. Performs other work such as moving furniture receiving and sorting supplies distributing mail snow and ice removal etc. necessary to operating a school. Minor maintenance of HVAC equipment i.e. replacing filters checking chemical feed systems and troubleshooting complaint calls.

WHO MAY COMPETE ON THE EXAM:
All classified permanent employees with the Cincinnati Public Schools who meet the qualifications listed below as ofMonday June 23 2025. All required experience must be with the Cincinnati Public Schools and must have occurred within the last(5) five years. IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION THAT TEMPORARY TRANSFER AND/OR PROMOTION TIME WILL NOT BE COUNTED FOR EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY PURPOSES (CIVIL SERVICE RULE 10 SECTION 2 8/3/89). IT IS THE POLICY OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION THAT EMPLOYEES MUST NOT HAVE BEEN DEMOTED TO A LOWER CLASSIFICATION AS A RESULT OF A DISCIPLINARY ACTION IN THE TWELVE MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE EXAMINATION. EMPLOYEES MAY NOT HAVE FAILED THEIR PROBATIONARY PERIOD IN THE TWELVE MONTH PERIOD PRECEDING THE EXAMINATION UNLESS IN THE JUDGEMENT OF THE CIVIL SERVICE SECRETARY THE FAILURE WILL NOT AFFECT THEIR USEFULNESS IN SOME OTHER TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT. (CIVIL SERVICE RULE 10 SECTION 2 C&D.)

REQUIRED SERVICE RATING:
Two of the last three service ratings must be satisfactory or above.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have certifications in or obtain the following within one year of being placed in the job classification or as close as scheduling of mandatory classes permits. Boiler 1 HVAC R- 1 CFC Universal license Alice training. In assuming the responsibility for the building the Board agrees to provide no less than 150 hours of orientation training with a Building Engineer or HVAC tech.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
90days for promotions within the bargaining unit.

EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES WHICH MAY BE SAMPLED/MEASURED/INCLUDED IN THIS EXAM:

Knowledge of:
basic arithmetic and english.
basic computer skills Microsoft Office functions and group wise.
basic types of heating systems.
basics of supervision.
basic types of heating and air conditioning systems.
building crafts skills sufficient to perform minor or routine and emergency repair work.
general knowledge to disconnect/disable building systems i.e gas water electric.
basic knowledge of emergency safety systems.
custodial (including grounds maintenance) procedures supplies tools and equipment.
department/board rules regulations benefits forms etc.

Ability to:
Keep simple records and prepare simple reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Ability to execute emails create word documents reports and spread sheets.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Perform chemical analysis and treatment of water to maintain prescribed standards in heating and cooling systems if required.
Recognize health safety and security problems and to respond appropriately.
Keep abreast of new technology.
Work under stressful situations/conditions; make decisions especially in critical situations.
Work independently in absence of supervision.
Perform preventive maintenance to custodial equipment and as directed to HVAC equipment.
Provide instructions/demonstrations/training in work to be performed.
Establish schedules priorities; delegate work; appraise work of others.
Work overtime weekends and other than normal day shift.
Seek continuing education/training in order to advance knowledge and skill in the field and in job performance.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Free of criminal convictions especially in crimes involving non-adults controlled substances intoxication pornography and burglary/robbery.
Physical strength and stamina to lift/carry/move heavy objects weighing as much as 80 pounds and occasionally much heavier.
Willing and able to work at heights on ladders and scaffolding as much as 30 feet.
Willing and able to work in cramped dirty dusty and isolated areas.
Body structure does not prevent access to work areas such as narrow crawl spaces.
This is a sensitive classification; therefore applicants for appointment must pass security clearance which includes a check of employment references and criminal records.

EXAM DETAILS: EXAMDATE: Week of July 7 2025 / TIME: TO BE SET / LOCATION: TO BE SET

SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS OF TEST SECTIONS:
The selection process is worth 100% of the exam grade and consists of an Oral Board exam. The passing score will be determined after the examination by the Civil Service Examiner together with the Secretary. Determination of the passing score will be based on the job analysis analysis of examination results consultation with subject matter experts or other professional methods. Veterans points will be added to passing scores.


PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION - GENERAL INFORMATION

  1. ELIGIBILITY: Civil Service promotional exams are open to classified permanent employees only who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements stated in the announcement. Unclassified and certificated employees are not eligible to participate in these exams.
    2. FILING APPLICATIONS: Must be submitted through no later than stated deadline.
    3. TRANSCRIPTS: (IF NEEDED NO LATER THAN THE DEALINE DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS). PLEASE NOTE: Copies of unofficial versions or internet printouts of transcripts are NOT acceptable.
    4. ALTERNATE TEST DATE TIME LOCATION OR NECESSARY ASSISTANCE IN TAKING THE EXAM: Contact Margaret Key in advance of the test date at 363-0206.
    5. PASSING SCORE: The passing score will be determined after the examination by the exam analyst based on the job analysis exam result analysis consultation with subject matter expert and/or other professional methods.
    6. SENIORITY CREDIT: A passing score on the written oral and/or practical test must be achieved before credits for seniority will be given. A credit of one (1) point for completion of the first four years of creditable service and 0.6 points for completion of each of the next ten (10) years of such service will be added to the total exam grade. A maximum of seven (7) points for seniority for 14 years of creditable service can be added. To receive credit service must have been continuous and with the City of Cincinnati the Board and/or the University of Cincinnati (including General/University Hospital) service up to July 1 1977 when the University went under State control.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR QUALIFIED PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Applications for Board of Education are considered public records under Ohios Public Records Act. As a public record applications maintained by the Board shall be made available to any person requesting to view them

Employment Type

Full-Time

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