Junior Housing Project Engineer (Temporary) - City of Buffalo, NY : Job Details

Salary: $45,725.00 - $50,806.00 Annually Location : BMHA 300 Perry Street, NY Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: POSTING Department: BMHA Opening Date: 06/14/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Fee: $0.00 RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW. FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.) Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info. Distinguishing Features of the Class An incumbent, on an assigned shift, is responsible for the efficient and economical operation and maintenance of steam boilers, pumps, stokers and related boiler room equipment. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Senior Housing Project Engineer and in accordance with standard procedures and practices. New and unusual assignments are performed only after consultation with the immediate supervisor. There is no supervisory responsibility with this position. Examples of work (Illustration Only) Operates and assists in the maintenance of steam boilers, pumps, stokers, hot water supply boilers and related boiler room equipment; -maintains constant or specified steam pressure; Operates electric pumps; Assists in minor repairs of mechanical equipment; Sweeps, dusts, washes and paints boiler room and equipment; Blows and cleans tube; Repairs fire brick; Performs minor repairs on steamlines, valves, traps and radiators; Frees coal shute of snow; Checks coal and oil delivery receipts; Receives and may respond to calls from tenants relative to complaints or emergencies; Maintains the operation of the boiler plant when the shift engineer is making his rounds or responding to service calls; Maintains records and makes entries into daily log; May be required to drive to and from various work sites; Performs related work as required. Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current Second Class Stationary Engineer's License issued by the City of Buffalo in accordance with city ordinances that must be presented at time of filing application and maintained during employment. Special Requirement Possession of a current New York State Driver's License that must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment. Additional Information FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam boiler equipment, including hot water supply boilers and safety devices; Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical power plant equipment; Mechanical aptitude; Ability to read gauges; Ability to get along well with others; Dependability; Tact; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. This position is not eligible for benefits.