Position Title

Maintenance, Grounds and Courier Assistant

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

Per NSDEA Contract - $19.04 per hour

Job Description

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary Maintenance, Grounds and Courier Assistant.

ASSIGNMENT: District Wide; 12 months per year; 40.00 hours per week.

GENERAL INFORMATION: This is semi-skilled work involving responsibility for performing a wide variety of building and grounds maintenance and manual labor tasks.  The incumbent in this position drives a variety of vehicles in conjunction with responsibilities and performs courier tasks. Work is performed under the general supervision of a superior in accordance with established practices.  General supervision may be exercised over subordinate personnel.  Does related work as required.

The position of Head Custodian is a non-competitive Schenectady County Civil Service position. Candidates must meet Civil Service requirements for appointment.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Washes, paints and repairs furniture, fixtures, equipment, walls, ceilings, windows, blinds, tiles and related structures;
• Makes minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs, including threading and cutting pipe, repairing and replacing bathroom fixtures, and repairing and changing light bulbs, ballasts and fixtures;
• Assists in cleaning and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment;
• Performs manual labor related to tasks;
• Prepares room set-ups and knock-downs according to room schedules;
• Acts as a substitute custodian;
• Repairs and installs fencing, playground equipment, athletic structures, and other outdoor fixtures;
• Builds forms and mixes mortar for concrete work;
• Mows and rakes lawns, trims shrubs and trees, and performs related grounds work;
• Performs a variety of snow and ice removal work, including operating a plow, and shoveling sidewalks and steps;
• Loads and unloads trucks;
• Routinely drives motor vehicles, including automobiles, trucks, and vans;
• Makes deliveries throughout district and surrounding area to individuals, schools, businesses, post office, and banks;
• Performs banking transactions, including deposits, in connection with courier work;
• Creates and maintains written or computer records and reports relative to assigned tasks;
• Performs a variety of related work as required.

Civil Service Title

Maintenance, Grounds and Courier Assistant

Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; and
2. One year of experience in building maintenance, trade or grounds work or a combination thereof.
    

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

1. At the time of appointment and throughout tenure of appointment, must have and maintain a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class 5).

Job Category

Support Staff

Job Location

NCSD District Wide

Additional Information