Chief Engineer Custodian

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14204

July 18, 2025

CONTINUOUS POSTING

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY

Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply

(The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans.
The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)

POSITION: Chief Engineer Custodian - Continuous Posting

SALARY: $54,571- $64,160

LOCATION: Various School Locations

APPLICATION: Candidates for this position should complete an application available online faloschools.org. 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

This is a highly important custodial‑engineering position involving responsibility for the efficient and economic administration of the plant operation and custodial function of a large school building (Plant Facility). A position in this class entails dual responsibility for supervising the operation of a steam or hot water power plant and for directing the activities of a cleaning and janitorial force, including ground maintenance, of considerable size.

This position differs from that of First Class Engineer‑Custodian by its markedly greater supervisory responsibilities due to its location at a larger Plant requiring a greater technical knowledge of power plant operation and general building custodianship. General supervision is received from a higher ranking administrative officer, allowing considerable leeway in planning work programs, in dealing with operating problems and in keeping buildings and equipment up to approved standards of operation.

Supervision is exercised over personnel assigned to plant operations and custodial functions.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Plans, directs, and authorizes the work of all employees involved in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, pumps, stokers, steam and water piping, and other electrical and mechanical equipment in the heating plant, as well as the cleaning of buildings and maintenance of grounds
• Ensures that schools are meeting the standards of the Health Department and the District’s Plant Department and documents violations and remedies, as required
• Assures the proper operation and preventive maintenance of HVAC and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to combustion, feed water, boilers, boiler water treatment, condensate return, electrical, plumbing, and ventilation systems
• Prepares and maintains engineer logs and other records required for the operation of the facility
• Prepares and administers the annual budget for the facility relating to plant operations, including salaries and payroll, equipment and supplies, and cost of services
• Requisition s, receives, and accounts for equipment, materials, and supplies
• Maintains inventories and necessary cost records and budget data
• Maintains time records and prepares payrolls for employees assigned to plant operations and custodial functions
• Maintains various records concerning salaries, deductions, etc.
• In accordance with State and Federal regulations and collective bargaining agreements (when required), participates in the selection, hiring, discipline, and removal of personnel assigned to the plant operation and custodial function of the Facility
• Monitors and maintains the school security system and safety operations
• Responds to emergency calls for the school facility and secures the school upon departure
• Prepares and submits reports and maintains records on the same
• Works with the School Principal on the resolution of a variety of issues and complaints
• Monitors and inspects work performed by private contractors, including electrical, plumbing, and heating, to ascertain that work is performed within required specifications
• Receives and handles a variety of requests and complaints from the school principals
• Prepares and maintains records and…