Senior Housing Project Engineer; Provisional

Job Title

Senior Housing Project Engineer

An incumbent, on as assigned shift, is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a large housing project including various types of heating systems. Work involves the application of technical knowledge and mechanical skill to solve various operating problems of heating systems. In the absence of management and/or a Chief Housing Project Engineer the Senior Housing Project Engineer exercises independent judgment in accordance with established policies.

Work is performed under general supervision and direct supervision is exercised over subordinate personnel.

Typical work activities include directing the operation and maintenance of steam boilers, pumps, stokers and related boiler room equipment; supervising the firing of boilers, removing the ashes, etc.; making periodic inspections of boiler room and other related boiler room equipment; assigning men to, or personally taking charge of emergency, mechanical, plumbing, steamfitting and electrical repairs; preparing boilers for inspection; maintaining daily log of operations;

and performing related work as required.

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Continuous and permanent status in any city department as a Second Class Engineer-Custodian, Second Class Stationary Engineer, Junior Housing Project Engineer, First Class Engineer-Custodian, First Class Stationary Engineer, Senior First Class Stationary Engineer for one year. Special Requirements (1) Possession of a current First Class Stationary Engineer's License issued by the City of Buffalo in accordance with City Ordinances, which must be presented at time of filing application and maintained during employment.

(2) Possession of a current New York State Driver's License, which must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment. Open Competitive:
Possession of a current First Class Stationary Engineer's License issued by the City of Buffalo in accordance with City Ordinances, which must be presented at time of filing application and maintained during employment. Special Requirement:
Possession of a current New York State Driver's License, which must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.

* Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the New York State License Event Notification Service (LENS). This provision is in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382.703(a) and cannot be performed without the consent of the applicant.

The City of Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer.

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal characteristics include good knowledge of the construction, operation, and maintenance requirements of heating plants and auxiliary equipment; working knowledge of the maintenance and repair of steam plant equipment, including steamfitting, boiler making, and electrical work; ability to supervise the work of others; ability to get along well with others; dependability; tact; and physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

The City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their loved ones comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day. Our offerings include: medical and vision, dental, life insurance (basic) and (supplemental).