CITY OF CINCINNATI - CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION - OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Examination No. 12-04
(BofE)
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TITLE:
LEVEL I BUILDING
ENGINEER (BofE)
SALARY
RANGE
:
$1,515.10 - $1,687.83
bi-weekly
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Friday, June 8, 2012, 4:00 P.M.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Performs custodial related tasks
including grounds maintenance, provides supervision of
custodial staff, general maintenance, building security and
safety. Performs other work, such as moving furniture,
receiving and sorting supplies, snow and ice removal, etc.
necessary to operating a school.
Minor maintenance of HVAC
equipment, i.e. replacing filters, checking chemical feed
systems, and troubleshooting complaint calls.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience and Training
Must have three (3) years of
satisfactory work experience in building operations or
commercial custodial work.
Must have High School Diploma or
GED, satisfactory complete courses in HVAC RI, UNIVERSAL CFC
Certification, and Boiler Operation, Basic Computer prior to
employment.
Must satisfactory complete
Homeland Security training once appointed to position.
Certification
HVAC R-1 and Universal CFC
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Six
(6) months.
EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS. ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS WHICH MAY BE SAMPLED/MEASURED/INCLUDED IN
THIS EXAM:
Knowledge of:
Basic math (add, subtract,
multiply and divide).
Basic English.
Basic computer skills (MS
Office functions and Group Wise).
Basic supervision.
Basic types of HVAC
systems.
Basic knowledge of emergency
safety systems.
Custodial (including grounds
maintenance) procedure, supplies, tools and equipment.
Building crafts skills
sufficient to perform minor or routine and emergency repair
work.
Basic knowledge to
disconnect/disable building system (i.e., gas, water, and
electric)
Ability to:
Keep simple records and prepare
simple reports
Communicate clearly and concisely,
both orally and in writing
Ability to execute emails, create
word documents, reports, and spread sheets
Establish and maintain effective
working relationships with those contacted in the course of
work
Perform chemical analysis and
treatment of water to maintain prescribed standards in heating
and cooling systems, if required
LEVEL 1 BUILDING ENGINEER
(page 2)
Recognize health, safety and
security problems, and to respond appropriately
Keep abreast of new
technology
Work under stressful
situations/conditions; make decision, especially in critical
situations
Work independently in absence of
supervision
Perform preventive maintenance to
custodial equipment and as directed to HVAC equipment.
Provide
instructions/demonstrations/training in work to be
performed
Establish schedules, priorities;
delegate work; appraise work of others
Work overtime, weekends and other
than normal day shift
Seek continuing education/training
in order to advance knowledge and skill in the field and in job
performance
Other Requirements:
Must have a valid Ohio Driver's
License
Free of criminal convictions,
especially in crimes involving non-adults,
controlled
substances, intoxication, pornography and
burglary/robbery.
Physical strength and stamina to
lift/carry/move heavy objects weighing as much as 100 pounds,
and occasionally much heavier.
Willing and able to work at
heights on ladders and scaffolding, as much as 30 feet.
Willing be able to work in extreme
weather conditions (heat and cold), confined spaces and
isolated areas.
Willing and able to work in
cramped, dirty, dusty and isolated areas.
Body structure does not prevent
access to work areas, such as narrow crawl spaces.
This is a sensitive
classification, therefore applicants for appointment must pass
security clearance, which includes a check of employment
references and criminal records.
EXAM DATE, TIME AND LOCATION:
(To be set.)
OPEN-TO-THE-PUBLIC
EXAMINATION: GENERAL INFORMATION
1. FILING
APPLICATIONS: All applicants should submit a resume and
application online at
http://www.cps-k12.org/
, click
on employment, then Apply Online.
2.
QUALIFICATIONS: Unless otherwise stated, work experience
requirements must be met by
paid
experience, and all
qualifications must be met by the application deadline
date.
3.
CITIZENSHIP: Application accepted from both citizens and
non-citizens; however, due to the Immigration Reform
nd Control
Act, only
citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.
will be hired.
4. AGE
REQUIREMENT: Must be at least 18 years old by the
application deadline date.
5.
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR QUALIFIED DISABLED: Such persons
may arrange with the test analyst, no later
than
the application deadline, for an alternate test
date, time or location, or necessary assistance in taking the
exam, providing the
security or integrity of the exam is not
jeopardized nor an undue hardship (e.g., substantial additional
cost or time) imposed.
6.
EDUCATION TRANSCRIPTS: To meet education requirements,
official or student copy of transcripts or grade sheets must
be
submitted no later than the exam test date.
7.
VETERAN'S CREDIT: 20% additional credit is given for
military service or service as a Red Cross nurse. To
qualify, the
following requirements must be met EACH TIME an application is
filed for an exam; have an honorable discharge or
transfer to
the reserves with evidence of satisfactory service, OR
have been a Red Cross nurse; have served on active duty;
and have shown an
official document verifying such service (e.g., DD-214), no
later than the exam date; and have passed the civil service
exam.
8.
PASSING SCORE: Will be determined after the exam by the
test analyst, subject to review and approval of the City
Civil
Service Division. Determination of the passing score will
be based on the job analysis, analysis of exam results,
consultation with
subject matter experts, and/or other professional
methods.
9.
MEDICAL EXAM: Must pass any required medical exam before
appointment.
10.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Applicants for appointment must
successfully pass a security investigation which includes a
check of
employment references and criminal
records.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER