
Staionary Engineer
Tonawanda City School District
TONAWANDA, NYFull-time$42–43K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Stationary Engineer operates and maintains steam or hot-water heating equipment at Tonawanda schools, performing routine building cleaning and maintenance. The role includes boiler and equipment repairs, preventive maintenance, and upkeep of the swimming pool and grounds. The engineer may direct custodial or labor staff. Open-competitive candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and two years of relevant plant experience; an eligible City of Tonawanda Engineer’s License must be obtained within 18 months of the eligible list’s establishment.
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Job ID: 5975363
Job Description
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.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $42,203.03 to $42,952.55 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Jacquelyn Coyle, Director of Human Resources and Financial Services
Tonawanda City School District
Phone: 716-694-7173
Email: [email protected]
How this job compares
Set against the 1,406 open Facilities Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$42–43K/yr
- New York median$59–70K/yr35 salary ranges
- US median$67–87K/yr220 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $43K, is 34% below the New York median midpoint ($64K) — in the lowest quarter of Facilities Maintenance salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 98 open Facilities Maintenance jobs in New York and 1,406 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Facilities Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (914 postings).
- Education
- 16 of the 1,406 open Facilities Maintenance jobs (1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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