Director of School Plant Operations - Provisional RB

Position: Director of School Plant Operations - Provisional RB 25-508
Buffalo board of education

Office of talent management

Room 720 city hall

Buffalo, new york 14202

May 13, 2026

Recruitment bulletin #25-508

Buffalo board of education vacancy

Applicants must be city of buffalo residents 90 prior to application. Proof of residency will be required

(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: director of school plant operations - provisional

Salary: $95,122 - $114,897

Location:

406 city hall / service center

Application:

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 apply until you receive a confirmation email.

Distinguishing features of the class

An incumbent to a position in this class is solely responsible for plant operations and maintenance including heating, ventilation, sanitation, cleanliness, safety and the maintenance of grounds, playgrounds and athletic fields. Responsibilities shall also include the management and implementation of the district wide energy management system. Work is performed in an efficient and economical manner relative to the operation, maintenance and repair of plant operation.

Immediate supervision is received from the chief operating officer or designee; however, the incumbent must exercise considerable leeway in the use of independent judgment in making certain work is being performed. Supervision is exercised over stationary engineers, heating equipment workers, custodial inspectors and other personnel assigned.

Typical work activities

* supervises all cleaning and custodial activities and applies the use of "green" cleaning technology, equipment, materials, and cleaning agents

* schedules work assignments for staff personnel

* oversees all maintenance and repair work on boilers and related heating and/or electrical equipment, including elevators and grounds equipment

* oversees and plans the training of all building engineers and support staff on the district-wide energy management for the control of boilers, ventilation systems, and lighting systems

* coordinates with outside vendor to establish training programs for staff in the use of the computer-driven energy management system

* advises stationary engineers regarding the operation of heating plant and auxiliary equipment

* works with outside vendors and suppliers to assure proper training of all boiler operators on the latest boiler technology and operation of new boiler systems

* works closely with the director of building health and safety and senior chemist to ensure chemical treatment programs for boilers, pools, and air conditioning equipment are in place and fully compliant with all regulatory agencies

* coordinates and consults with vendors for repair jobs in emergencies

* works with security staff and school engineers in instances of school break-ins

* prepares all budget estimates relating to plant operations including engineer-custodian salary and contracts, janitorial supplies and equipment, burner maintenance service and elevator maintenance service, grounds maintenance and equipment

* checks monthly operating reports for excessive costs and investigates unusual situations

* coordinates all school moves and operating group relocation

* works with internal staff and temporary personnel to facilitate district relocation

* reviews all accident reports received from engineers to determine seriousness

* prepares and maintains records and report son all related issues o f plant operations, maintenance, security, accidents, etc.

* schedules the use of school facilities and district athletic fields

* performs related duties as required.

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics

* thorough knowledge of the modern principals, practices, tools and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of boilers and related heating and/or electrical equipment

* thorough knowledge of "green" cleaning technology, methods,…