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Title:General Mechanic - Plant Department - Building Maintenance & Repairs RB# 24-454a

ID:9908

Department:Plant Services and School Planning

Division:Civil Service

Type:Support Staff

Description

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ROOM 720 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

July 9, 2025

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #24-454a

BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY ****Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply**** (The City of Buffalo Civil Service does not require residency within the City of Buffalo for Native Americans. The City of Buffalo Civil Service does require tribal enrollment or community recognition as a Native American)

POSITION: General Mechanic - Probationary/Permanent SALARY: $44,834.00 - $50,177.00 LOCATION: Plant Department - Building Maintenance & Repairs, 45 Bailey Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220

APPLICATION : CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org . Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must apply until you receive a confirmation email. DISTINGUISING FEATURES OF THE CLASS An incumbent of a position in this class performs miscellaneous skilled work involving two or more recognized skilled building or mechanical trades. The incumbent is usually a ?one-person? maintenance force of a department or is a member of an exceedingly small maintenance force so that work is regularly performed along various mechanical lines. This position differs from others classified as skilled trades i.e. painter, carpenter, electrician, plumber, mason, etc., in that they are not regularly confined on a full-time basis to a single trade. However, the General Mechanic requires a general knowledge of mechanical trades in addition to one trade in which he is skilled at performing. Duties are performed with some latitude for independent planning or laying out of the working details. Incumbents in this position may be required to supervise and direct unskilled workers TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

+ Performs necessary repairs to plumbing and steam lines, electrical repairs, wiring, fixtures and equipment, furniture, doors and windows, hardware and machines of various kinds such as lawn mowers

+ Installs racks, exhaust hoods and blowers in laboratories

+ Installs shelving, storage cabinets and new hardware

+ Services and repairs overhead doors (replaces Torsion springs, stretch springs, cables, pulleys, tracks, panels and related parts)

+ Performs minor plastering repairs and masonry repairs including glass block replacements

+ Performs minor painting jobs and refinishes furniture

+ Performs simple repairs to furnaces, air ducts and operating maintenance machinery

+ Installs, replaces and repairs various types of locks

+ May be required to drive to and from work sites

+ May be required to maintain mobile warehouse with related equipment to maintain warehouse

+ May be required to operate electronic equipment to enter work orders, purchase orders and supplies

+ Performs related duties as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

+ Good knowledge of the practices, terminology and safety precautions of the building trades including mechanical and electrical

+ Good knowledge of general construction, repair and maintenance of mechanical, building and other related equipment

+ Skill in the use of hand and machine tools used in building trades

+ Ability to work from drawings or blueprints

+ Ability to follow oral or written instructions

+ Ability to get along well with others

+ Good motor, hand and eye coordination

+ Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Promotional (A) Continuous and permanent status as a Maintenance Assistant, Maintenance Assistant (Water) or Laborer in the competitive class for at least one year. In addition, applicants must have two years of full-time experience in one of the skilled building trades including the following : carpentry, caulking, electrical, glazier, masonry, mechanical, painting, plastering, plumbing; or, (B) Continuous and permanent status as a Housing Custodian, Laborer I or Laborer II in the non-competitive class for at least two years. In addition, applicants must have two years of full-time experience in one of the skilled building trades including the following: carpentry, caulking, electrical, glazier, masonry, mechanical, painting, plastering, plumbing. Open Competitive (A) Graduation from a vocational/technical high school in one of the skilled building trades: carpentry, caulking, electrical, glazier, masonry, mechanical, plumbing and one year of full-time experience in one of the skilled building trades: carpentry, caulking, electrical, glazier, masonry, mechanical, painting, plastering, plumbing (proof of education must be presented at time of filing application); or, (B) Three years of full-time experience in one of the skilled building trades (carpentry, caulking, electrical, glazier, masonry, mechanical, painting, plastering, plumbing); or, (C) Four years of full-time experience as a helper to one of the skilled building trades (carpentry, caulking, electrical, glazier, masonry, mechanical, painting, plastering, plumbing). SPECIAL REQUIREMENT (FOR BOTH OPEN COMPETITIVE AND PROMOTIONAL): Applicants must possess a current New York State Driver?s License that must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during length of employment. NOTE: (for both open competitive and promotional) Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full-time requirements. APPOINTMENT: Appointments are subject to the approval of the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent. Personal interviews may be scheduled. FINAL FILING DATE: July 18, 2025 Approved by: Tami Hollie McGee Chief of Human Resources The Buffalo Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (the term "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality ), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by New York state and/or federal non-discrimination laws in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the District's non-discrimination policies should be directed to [email protected] or to: Tami Hollie McGee, Chief of Human Resources 719 City Hall Buffalo, NY 14202 (716) 816-3579