Hands-On Custodian Engineer: Boiler & Maintenance Tech

Rochester City School District; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rochester City School District is seeking an Assistant Custodian Engineer to support a Custodian Engineer with housekeeping, maintenance, boiler maintenance and minor repairs in a school building. You will help with recordkeeping, and assist in maintaining the physical condition of the assigned building in Rochester, NY.

This role requires the ability to perform semi-skilled repairs, follow instructions, and work well with students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• One year of paid full-time or part-time experience in building housekeeping/operation and maintenance involving stationary steam plant.
• Possession of a Chief, First, Second or Third Class Stationary Engineers License issued by a Board of Stationary Engineers in NY.
• Special REQUIREMENT: Third Class Stationary Engineers license at time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities including building service, housekeeping, general maintenance, mechanical and electrical maintenance, steam boiler maintenance.
• Fires and maintains steam boilers and related equipment; reads meters and gauges to determine operating condition; tests water chemistry in boilers.
• Disassembles boilers to clean and repair internal parts; operates air conditioning units and related equipment; performs minor repairs.
• Cleans and lubricates pumps, fans, air compressors and other equipment; maintains floors and carpets in various areas; assists in keeping records of boiler checks and related documents.
• Collects and disposes of refuse; washes, paints and varnishes furniture and equipment; performs basic grounds and maintenance tasks with hand or power tools.
• Monitors operation of swimming pool pumps and filters and treats the water with chemicals.

Skills

Building maintenance

Steam boiler operation

Recordkeeping

Semi-skilled repair

Electrical maintenance

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Third Class Stationary Engineers license (NY)

Job description

The Rochester City School District is seeking an Assistant Custodian Engineer to support a Custodian Engineer with housekeeping, maintenance, boiler maintenance and minor repairs in a school building. You will help with recordkeeping, and assist in maintaining the physical condition of the assigned building in Rochester, NY.

This role requires the ability to perform semi-skilled repairs, follow instructions, and work well with students and staff.