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Plasterer RB # 15 - 45
Summary
Title:Plasterer RB # 15 - 45
ID:1881
Department:Facilities Repair Office
Location:Service Center
Division:Civil Service
Type:N/A
Description
  
BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL 
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202
 
                                                                                         
RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #15-45                                                                                                                            August 13, 2015
 
BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY
 
Civil Service Residency Requirements will Apply
 
POSITION:               Plasterer
 
SALARY:                  Union Scale - $45.64
 
LOCATION:             Building Maintenance and Repairs Service Center,  95 Bailey Ave.  Buffalo NY 14220
 
APPLICATION:  CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org/jobs. 
 
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 submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
 
 
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
 
An incumbent to a position in this class works as a Plasterer at the skilled craft worker level.  This is skilled work involving responsibility of efficient and workman like performance of a variety of plastering tasks requiring a good knowledge of the trade.  General instructions are received regarding what tasks to perform, permitting considerable leeway for planning the details of each assignment immediate supervision may be exercised over assigned employees.
 
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
 
 
  • Applies and smooth plaster coats to either wood or metal laths or corner beads;
  • Removes old, loose plaster and prepares for refinishing;
  • Mixes plaster with related materials for desired consistency;
  • Applies lathe where necessary to hold scratch coat;
  • Performs delicate ornamental work such as rounding corners, running cornices and doing sand finishing work
  • Performs cement base work
  • Build Scaffolds and mold and sets them in position
  • Requisitions the necessary materials and supplies as need
  • Chops out holes – large and small openings
  • Repairs dry wall
  • Performs taping and compounding to all seams and joints of drywall suitable to receive finish of paint, vinyl, etc.
  • Drives to and from work sites and vendor locations
  • Performs related work as required
 
In Addition, employees working for the Board of Education will be required to perform the following:
 
  • Receives, reviews, assigns, monitors and processes work orders as required
  • Verifies and process employee daily records including time cards, travel logs, accident/compensation reports, personnel evaluation reports and other records and reports as required
  • Consults with custodial engineers, administrators or vendors on required maintenance or repair activities needed in buildings or on equipment
  • Consults with architects, inspections and engineering staff in the construction of documents.
 
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
 
 
  • Thorough knowledge of the materials, practices, tools, terminology and accident precautions of the trade
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Ability to work from plans and to follow rough sketches
  • Ability to lay out work for self and others
  • Good motor, hand and eye coordination
  • Manual dexterity
  • Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 
CANDIDATES MUST MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING;
 
 
  1. Successful Completion of an Apprenticeship Program for Plasterer (3 Years) and (1) One year of full time experience as a plasterer at the Skilled Craft Worker (Journeyman) level. Certificate of Completion must be presented at time of filing application
     
               OR 
 
  1. Four Years of Full-time verifiable experience as a Plasterer, One Year of which must have been at the skilled craft worker (journeyman) level.
 
Candidates to qualify under this provision must be present at the time of filing application an affidavit (s) from an employer (s) verifying the above work experience including the one year at the skilled craft worker level.
 
All candidates must present at the time of filing application either the Certificate of Completion of an Apprenticeship Program or the required affidavit (s) from an employer(s).
 
Special Requirement
 
Possession of a NYS Driver License which must be presented at time of appointment.
 
Skilled Craft Worker Level is defined as working independently; assisting or helping a Plasterer is not considered skilled craft worker level
 

Note:     Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting the full time requirements.
 
 
FINAL FILING DATE:   August 27, 2015
 
APPROVED:
 
 
Brian Lorentz
Acting Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
 
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