Staionary Engineer

POSITION: Stationary Engineer

Tonawanda Middle/High School/Elementary (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

START DATE: ASAP

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs semi-skilled work in the operation and maintenance of steam and/or hot water heating equipment; related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: Employees in this class are responsible for the efficient and economical operation of steam and/or hot water heating equipment and the performances of routine building cleaning and maintenance tasks. Work is performed in accordance with standard procedures. New or unusual assignments are performed only after consultation with the Director of Facilities. A Stationary Engineer may direct the work of one or more custodians, cleaners or laborers.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

Operates and repairs steam and/or hot water boilers, electric pumps and motors;

Fires and cleans boilers;

Repairs valve traps and convection heaters;

Inspects heating system for defects and inefficient operations and makes necessary repairs;

Checks water columns, valves, pumps, steam gauges and safety devices;

Washes windows, scrubs and waxes floors;

Assists with cafeteria floor cleaning and garbage removal;

Mows lawns, shovels snow from walks;

Inspects, oils and greases electrical equipment;

Maintains a continuous record of plant operations;

Maintains complete inventory of supplies and equipment for budgeting purposes;

Maintains High School/Middle School swimming pool;

Performs continuous preventive maintenance of all heating, air-conditioning, plumbing, kitchen, snow and lawn equipment;

Performs various other building maintenance tasks (may include some painting) as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam and/or hot water boiler equipment; ability to understand and be trained on computerized heating control system; knowledge of electrical equipment; ability to make simple mechanical repairs; ability to manage and direct the work of others; able to be trained and certified in operation of High School/Middle School swimming pool; good moral character; dependability; industrious; ability to perform in a reasonable manner the essential functions of the position.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

For Open-Competitive:

Graduation from high school or possession of a New York State High School Equivalency Diploma and two years of experience in the operation of a steam and/or hot water heating plant, or any equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Eligibility for an Engineer’s License issued by the City of Tonawanda as follows:

First Class - High School/Middle School; Second Class - Fletcher, Mullen and Riverview Schools.

NOTE: A period of eighteen (18) months is allowed from the date of the establishment of the eligible list for the candidate to obtain an Engineer’s License in order to be certified for permanent appointment.

For Promotional:

Candidates must be employed in the competitive class in the City of Tonawanda School District and serving on a permanent basis immediately preceding the date of the written test as a Custodian.

On or before the date of certification for appointment, candidates must be

employed in the competitive class in the City of Tonawanda School District

as follows:

One-year permanent competitive status as a Custodian and holding a First Class Stationary Engineer's License issued by the City of Tonawanda;

Or

One-year permanent competitive service as a Custodian and holding a Second Class Stationary Engineer's License issued by the City of Tonawanda.