The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary Printing & Mailing Clerk.

ASSIGNMENT: Niskayuna High School; 12 months per year; 30.00 hours per week.

GENERAL INFORMATION: This position involves overall responsibility for managing bulk mailing and copying services provided by a centralized copying and mailing facility. The work also requires the operation of digital copiers, binding and mailing machines, and related office equipment (e.g. computer workstations).  General supervision is received from a high-level administrator, with leeway allowed for making independent judgments on routine policies, procedures and schedules.  Direct supervision may be exercised over clerical assistants and student workers.  The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Produces photocopies on digital copy machines for faculty, staff and administrators of the departments and schools of the district;
• Scans paper documents into digital copiers, using flatbed or sheet-fed scanning equipment;
• Collates, punches, cuts, binds and laminates finished material as required;
• Packages finished copies for shipment via district messenger;
• May assist departmental personnel in preparation of electronic files to be sent for copying via local or wide-area networks;
• Maintains daily and monthly logs of usage by building and department;
• Summarizes usage information for preparation of cost chargeback statements.
• Prints or attaches address information to outgoing mail pieces, using label printing and attaching equipment;
• Folds, tabs, bundles and trays mail for delivery to the Postal Service;
• Prepares documentation for submission of mail to the Postal Service;
• Consults with Postal Service personnel and website as needed to ensure compliance with postal regulations.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs to equipment and machines;
• Arranges for service representative(s) to make major repairs and adjustments to equipment as required;
• Controls office inventories through the regular requisition of supplies and materials such as toner, labels, staples and paper;
• Trains part-time and student help in operation of the equipment;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary Custodian - Second Shift.

ASSIGNMENT: Birchwood Elementary School; 12 months per year; 40.00 hours per week.

GENERAL INFORMATION: This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the efficient and economical performance of semi-skilled cleaning and maintenance tasks for municipal buildings, grounds, and equipment.  Work is performed under the general supervision of a superior in accordance with established policies, but considerable leeway is permitted for the exercise of independent judgment.  General supervision may be exercised over the work of subordinate cleaning or maintenance personnel.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Paints rooms and equipment, repairs furniture and makes minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs;
• Sweeps and mops floors and stairs;
• Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment;
• Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures;
• Polishes furniture and metal furnishings;
• Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish;
• Clears snow and ice from walks and driveways;
• Mows lawns, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of other grounds keeping tasks;
• Operates a coal or oil low pressure heating system including firing and removing ashes;
• Delivers packages and messages;
• Checks operation of clocks and bells;
• Puts out and takes in traffic safety signs;
• Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of buildings;
• Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels;
• When assigned to night or weekend duty, polices buildings and boiler rooms;
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports;
• Performs a variety of related tasks as required.

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary Senior Custodian - Second Shift.

ASSIGNMENT: Van Antwerp Middle School; 12 months per year; 40 hours per week.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for the proper cleaning, maintenance, and heating of a medium-sized school building. Work is performed in accordance with general instruction and is subject to review by a superior. Immediate supervision may be exercised over the work of employees engaged in various custodial activities. The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Supervises the operation of, or operates, a low pressure steam, hot water, or hot air heating system;
• Performs and supervises cleaning activities;
• Assigns tasks to subordinates and gives instructions in the use of building cleaning supplies, materials, and equipment;
• Makes minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other building repairs;
• Supervises or participates in the cleaning and maintenance of boilers;
• Inspects boiler system for defects and makes necessary repairs;
• Varnishes desks and chairs and paints lavatories, fire escapes, and doors;
• Requisitions supplies as required;
• Checks fire alarm system to insure proper operation in an emergency;
• Refills fire extinguishers;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for Substitute Cleaners for the 2025-2026 school year.

ASSIGNMENT: Districtwide

This is routine work requiring the efficient performance of a variety of cleaning tasks. The work involves execution of these tasks through a well-established routine. Direct supervision is received from a higher-level supervisor. The incumbent does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Dusts chairs, tables, desks and other furniture;
• Washes windows, walls, woodwork, toilets and sinks;
• Sweeps, mops, vacuums and waxes floors with various equipment designed for those purposes;
• Gathers and disposes of refuge;
• Cleans and polishes furniture;
• Performs a variety of routine errands and cleaning tasks;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required;
• May use a district motor vehicle as assigned;
• May clean blackboards and erasers;
• May monitor restrooms and report violations of non-smoking policy;
• Related work as assigned.