Custodian Engineer - All City High - 12 Months/40 Hours

RCSD•Rochester, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a custodial supervisory position with the Rochester City School District. The Custodian Engineer is responsible for general housekeeping, maintenance tasks, semi-skilled repair work, steam boiler maintenance, record keeping, and the general physical condition of an assigned building or school. Compared with an Assistant Custodian Engineer, this position involves 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. General supervision is exercised over Assistant Custodian Engineers, Custodial Assistants, and Cleaners. Related work is performed as required. The role requires thorough knowledge of building housekeeping and maintenance methods, materials, and equipment; good knowledge of steam boiler and related equipment operation and maintenance; and the ability to plan and supervise others, maintain records, supervise and perform semi-skilled repairs, and communicate effectively. The employee should work well with others, especially students and teaching staff, and have a physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Requirements

High school graduation or an equivalency diploma, plus either two years of paid full-time or equivalent part-time experience in building housekeeping, operation, and maintenance 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.
A Third Class Stationary Engineers License issued by a Board of Stationary Engineers in New York State is required at the time of appointment.
Additional experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
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 and 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 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.
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.
Order 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.