Custodian Engineer -All City High - 12 Months 40 Hours
About The Position
The Custodian Engineer is a custodial supervisory position at the Rochester City School District responsible for housekeeping, maintenance, semi-skilled repairs, steam boiler maintenance, record keeping, and the general physical condition of an assigned building or school. Compared with an Assistant Custodian Engineer, the position performs supervisory duties and less hands-on work. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Plant Maintenance or another higher-level staff member. The position provides general supervision to Assistant Custodian Engineers, Custodial Assistants, and Cleaners. The role coordinates and participates in building service, housekeeping, general, mechanical and electrical maintenance, plumbing, minor carpentry, and steam boiler maintenance. It also plans and assigns work, monitors schedules, maintains related records, orders supplies and equipment through the central office, trains and evaluates custodial staff, and supports employee and student safety and building security. The position is listed as 12 months and 40 hours.
Requirements
- High school graduation or an equivalency diploma, or qualifying additional experience substituted year for year for the educational requirement.
- Either two years of paid full-time or equivalent part-time experience in building housekeeping, operation, and maintenance work involving operation of a stationary steam plant, or a Chief, First, Second, or Third Class Stationary Engineers License issued by a Board of Stationary Engineers in New York State.
- Possession of a Third Class Stationary Engineers License issued by a Board of Stationary Engineers in New York State at the time of appointment.
- Thorough knowledge of building housekeeping and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment.
- Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam boilers and related equipment.
- Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
- Ability to maintain records of department activities and expenditures.
- Ability to supervise and perform semi-skilled repair work on complex operating systems and supervise and make minor maintenance repairs.
- Ability to supervise the operation of electrical and manual cleaning equipment.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to work well with others, especially students and teaching staff.
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and participate in building service, housekeeping, general maintenance, mechanical and electrical maintenance, plumbing, minor carpentry, and steam boiler maintenance in an assigned school or building.
- Supervise and participate in firing and maintaining steam boilers and related equipment.
- Monitor work schedules and recommend changes.
- Plan work assignments, including work order priorities and special housekeeping tasks.
- Inspect the building to determine work required of custodial staff.
- Evaluate custodial staff and make recommendations regarding training and promotion.
- Carry out directives from the central office and building administration.
- Place orders for supplies and equipment through the central office.
- Maintain records of boiler checks, purchase orders, requisitions, and payroll-related information.
- Train housekeeping and custodial personnel assigned to the building, including substitutes.
- Check and approve payrolls.
- Assist with employee and student safety and building security.
- Supervise and perform semi-skilled repair work, minor maintenance repairs, and the operation of electrical and manual cleaning equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
