| Senior Groundsworker (40 hours) | 26-124 | The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary Senior Groundsworker. ASSIGNMENT: District-wide; 12 months per year; 40 hours per week. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is supervisory and manual work involving the conditioning and maintenance of grounds and recreation areas. The work is performed under general supervision with considerable leeway allowed for planning and carrying out tasks. General supervision is exercised over the work of grounds workers or other assistants. Performs a variety of related tasks as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
• Leads and participates in the planting and care of lawns, hedges, trees, shrubs and flowerbeds;
• Leads and participates in snow and leaf removal;
• Leads and participates in the marking and maintenance of recreation facilities and areas such as greenhouses, gardens, golf courses, etc.;
• Leads and participates in grass-cutting activities;
• Leads and supervises general maintenance activities;
• Drives a truck as required;
• Operates a variety of equipment such as mowers, seeders, trimmers and snow plows;
• Supervises the maintenance and repair of equipment used in grounds-keeping activities;
• Performs a variety of related tasks as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the maintenance of grounds and recreation areas; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to follow oral and written instructions. | Per NSDEA Contract - $25.64 per hour |
| Senior Environmental Systems & Facilities Mechanic | 26-120 | The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary Senior Environmental Systems and Facilities Mechanic. ASSIGNMENT: District Wide; 12 months per year; 40 hours per week. GENERAL INFORMATION: This is a senior level maintenance position involving the responsibility for supervision and performance of highly skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of building heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, and boiler systems. May perform other maintenance and repair work in connection with buildings, grounds or equipment. General supervision is received from a higher level supervisor with considerable leeway allowed for planning the details of the work. This position supervises and directs the work of several subordinate staff. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: In addition to the typical work activities of the Environmental Systems and Facilities Mechanic, the Senior Environment Systems and Facilities Mechanic has additional work activities as follows: -
Supervises the repair and installation of various heating and cooling, and refrigeration equipment and systems including, but not limited to, air conditioners, heat pumps, VAV’s, boilers, fan coil units, air handling units, cooling towers, relays, plumbing, and related equipment and electrical systems; -
Schedules the work of subordinate staff; -
Ability to use computer and/or digital software to create, complete and assign tasks; -
Investigates and resolves complaints concerning heating and ventilating; -
May inspect the installation of related work performed by contractors and subordinate employees; -
Orders all necessary materials using computer-based systems; -
Develops complex cost estimates relating to heating, cooling, refrigeration, plumbing and boiler, projects and related systems; -
Develops appropriate operating, repair, and maintenance schedules for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing and boiler equipment and systems; -
Responsible for ensuring that work performed on heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing and boiler equipment and systems is in compliance with application standards; -
Performs a variety of related duties as required. FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: In addition to the knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics of the Environmental Systems and Facilities Mechanic, the Senior Environment Systems and Facilities Mechanic has additional knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics as follows. -
Ability to supervise and direct the work of others; -
Ability to assign and manage workflow using digital and/or computer applications; -
Ability to use good judgment and make independent decisions -
Ability to interact with customers when investigating and resolving complaints -
Thorough knowledge of federal and state requirements for various HVAC-R and boiler systems; -
Ability to use math and/or spreadsheets to prepare cost estimates; -
Ability to use calendar tools to develop maintenance and repair schedules | Per NSDEA Contract - $28.44 per hour |
| Substitute School Nurses (RN) | 26-115 | The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for Substitute School Nurses for the 2026-2027 school year. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Performs professional nursing services at one or more schools in the maintenance of acceptable health standards, school health records and the emergency treatment of student and employee health problems; does related work as required. - Assists the School Physician in physical, visual and auditory screening examinations of students and employees, if needed.
- Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees.
- Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities, if needed.
- Assists at school immunization clinics, if needed.
- Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor’s, and dentist’s office in cases of emergency;
- Prepares records and reports as required, if needed.
| $275 per day |
| Substitute Food Service Helpers | 26-096 | The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for Substitute Food Service Helpers for the 2026-2027 school year. ASSIGNMENT: Districtwide This position involves the responsibility of assisting in the routine preparation and serving of meals, and the cleaning of kitchen equipment. Working knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning materials and equipment. Ability to follow oral and written directions. | $17.30 per hour |
| Substitute Clericals | 26-072 | The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for Substitute Clericals for the 2026-2027 school year. | $17.30 per hour |
| Substitute Teachers | 26-066 | The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 school year. New York State Teacher Certification or Bachelor's degree preferred. | $150 per day |
| Substitute Teaching Assistants | 26-065 | The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for Substitute Teaching Assistants for the 2026-2027 school year. | $18.00 per hour |
| Athletic Coaches - Fall 2026 | 26-050 | The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for the following Athletic Coaching positions for the Fall 2026 season: - Cheerleading
- Crew
- Boys/Girls Varsity
- Boys/Girls Varsity Assistant
- Boys/Girls Modified
- Boys/Girls Modified Assistant
- Cross Country
- Boys/Girls Varsity
- Boys/Girls Modified Assistant
- Diving
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Varsity
- Varsity Assistant(s)
- Junior Varsity
- Junior Varsity Assistant(s)
- Modified
- Modified Assistant(s)
- Golf
- Boys/Girls Varsity
- Boys Junior Varsity
- Soccer
- Boys/Girls Varsity
- Boys/Girls Varsity Assistant
- Girls Varsity Volunteer(s)
- Boys/Girls Junior Varsity
- Boys/Girls Modified
- Boys/Girls Modified 9
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Girls Varsity
- Girls Junior Varsity
- Unified Bocce
- Volleyball
- Boys/Girls Varsity
- Boys/Girls Junior Varsity
- Boys/Girls Modified
- Girls Freshman
| Per Coaches Stipend Schedule - $500-$7,931 |