Director of School Plant Operations - Provisional RB 25-508

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of School Plant Operations is solely responsible for plant operations and maintenance, including heating, ventilation, sanitation, cleanliness, safety, and the maintenance of grounds, playgrounds, and athletic fields. Responsibilities also include the management and implementation of the district-wide energy management system. Work is performed efficiently and economically concerning the operation, maintenance, and repair of plant operations. The role receives immediate supervision from the Chief Operating Officer or designee, but requires considerable independent judgment. Supervision is exercised over stationary engineers, heating equipment workers, custodial inspectors, and other assigned personnel.

Requirements

Promotional: Continuous and permanent status in the Buffalo Board of Education as a Custodial Inspector-Engineer or Supervising Plant Engineer for 3 years.
Open Competitive (A): Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Building Management and Maintenance or a closely related field and five years of full-time experience in plant operations and maintenance, three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Open Competitive (B): Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and seven years of full-time experience in plant operations and maintenance, three years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Open Competitive (C): An equivalent combination of the foregoing as defined within the limits of A and B.
Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time experience requirements.
Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.
Must possess a current Chief Stationary Engineer’s License issued by the City of Buffalo in accordance with the City Ordinances and must be presented at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

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, equipment, materials and cleaning agents.
Comprehensive knowledge of energy management applications, boiler, lighting, ventilation and air conditioning.
Ability to operate a PC in the use of application programs that may include the development of budgets, tracking of work orders, expenditures and management of the energy management system.
Ability to organize, direct, and coordinate work of others.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with subordinates and school officials.
Tact; courtesy; good judgment.
Physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

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 vendors 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.
Prepares 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 reports on all related issues of plant operations, maintenance, security, accidents, etc.
Schedules the use of school facilities and district athletic fields.
Performs related duties as required.