LOCATION:          Management Services – Johnstown CSD

SCHEDULE:        Monday-Friday @ 7.5 hours per day

BASIC FUNCTION:

These duties involve responsibility for the preparation and cooking of a variety of food. A Cook usually has responsibility for one part of a meal, such as the meat course, or vegetables or pastries and desserts. In a small kitchen a cook may supervise the cooking of an entire meal and in some cases may have charge of the entire kitchen operation. Supervision is exercised over Assistant Cooks and/or Food Service Helpers. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares and cooks meat, fish, poultry, soups, vegetables, cereals, desserts, salads and other food.
2. Bakes cakes, pies, rolls and a variety of other pastries.
3. Cuts, cleans and dresses meat, fish and poultry.
4. Supervises the proper storing of food.
5. Supervises the work of assistants in the preparation of food, and the cleaning of tables, kitchen utensils, stoves and kitchen.
6. Keeps simple related records.
7. Good knowledge of the methods of preparing, cooking and baking food in large quantities.
8. Good knowledge of modern cooking utensils, appliances and equipment.
9. Good knowledge of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning materials and equipment.
10. Ability to plan with a view to economy and efficiency in the use of supplies, equipment and food.
11. Ability to follow oral and written directions and recipes.
12. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

LOCATION:          Central Administration – 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road

SCHEDULE:        Monday-Friday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

BASIC FUNCTION:

The work of employees in this class is distinguished by responsibility for the efficient and economical cleaning and maintenance of a small school building or for a larger building on an assigned shift.  Work is performed under general supervision with some leeway for use of independent judgment in keeping the building up to approved standards of cleanliness and operation.  Supervision may be exercised over the work of a small number of cleaning or custodial personnel.  Does related work as required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises and participates in all building cleaning activities.
2. Assigns tasks to subordinates, gives instructions in the use of building cleaning supplies, materials and equipment, and checks to see that assignments are carried out.
3. Operates or checks the operation of oil, gas or coal-fired heating system.
4. May perform a variety of semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other building maintenance tasks.
5. May supervise and participate in a variety of grounds keeping activities.
6. Checks to ensure that buildings are heated, cleaned, locked, and in readiness for all activities.
7. Consults with superior regarding unusual maintenance problems and make recommendations concerning the purchase of supplies, materials and equipment.
8. Keeps simple activity records.
9. Good knowledge of building cleaning practices supplies and equipment, and ability to use them efficiently and economically.
10. Ability to make minor plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repairs and to perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks.
11. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.
12. Ability to lead and supervise the work of others.
13. Willingness to perform custodial and other manual tasks.
14. Thoroughness.
15. Dependability.
16. Good physical condition.

LOCATION:          Adult Health Careers Program – 925B Watervliet-Shaker Road

BASIC FUNCTION:           

Performs a variety of routine clerical procedures.  Employees in this class are usually trained to do specific duties in an assigned area. The work is performed under direct supervision during training.  Employees receive detailed instructions and close supervision at the beginning of their employment and subsequent to new assignments. The Clerk I position may be an entry-level position for advancement to higher level and specialized functional responsibilities within an operating agency.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Sort, indexes files documents such as vendors bills, cases histories, birth and death records, invoices alphabetically, numerically, chronologically and by other predetermined categories.
2. Operates a computer to enter or retrieve data and /or historical information.
3. Makes routine clerical checks in processing the mail, vendor bills, searching in delinquent tax records, police reports, and attendance reports.
4. Maintains alphabetic, numeric and chronological files of documents and materials by coding and filing new material, searching for requested material and periodically purging obsolete material.
5. Operates a variety of office equipment including a computer, copier machine, mailers, check signers, posting machine or switchboard as an incidental part of the clerical work performed.
6. May act as a receptionist and receives and records telephone complaints and inquiries which are directed to the proper authority for necessary action.
7. May collect and record moneys received, issues receipts, deposits moneys and makes reports on monetary transactions.
8. May maintain records on time worked, pay rates, and make routine entries on various fiscal and departmental records.
9. Logs in mail and information necessary for the proper conduct of unit business as well as to form a basis for activity reports.
10. Working knowledge of business arithmetic and English.
11. Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment.
12. Ability to operate a computer to enter, store and retrieve information and data.
13. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
14. Ability to get along well with others.
15. Ability to write legibly.
16. Clerical aptitude.
17. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

LOCATION:          Management Services – Multiple District Locations 
SCHEDULE:         Days and hours will vary depending on location and need. 
BASIC FUNCTION:          

Assists in the preparation and service of food and in the cleaning of kitchen equipment. This is routine manual work performed under immediate supervision in connection with the preparation and service of food. On occasion Food Service Helpers may perform cooking duties involving lesser degrees of skill than regularly required of employees in the classification of Cook. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Sets tables and cleans them after meals.
2. Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers.
3. Works on the tray lines serving designated portions per menus.
4. Fills food carts and delivers foods to designated areas.
5. Polishes silverware, tables and chairs.
6. Cleans dining rooms and dish and linen closets.
7. Cleans, washes and otherwise prepares vegetables and fruit for cooking.
8. Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.
9. Helps cooks in any phases of their duties.
10. Washes dishes, pots and pans by hand or machine.
11. Sweeps, mops and cleans kitchen.
12. May act as cashier.
13. Working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food and of the care of tableware, glassware, silver, and kitchen appliances.
14. Ability to follow oral and written directions.
15. Good physical condition.

LOCATION:                        Management Services – Niskayuna CSD Bus Garage @ 1301 Hillside Road

BASIC FUNCTION:  
This is skilled work involving responsibility for the complete overhaul and repair of a variety of automotive equipment and for the safe transportation of school children.  The work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established practices and procedures.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Performs skilled operations in the repair and overhaul of gasoline and diesel motor equipment including trucks, tractors, and buses.
2. Repairs or replaces motors, pumps, fuel pumps, generators, carburetors and shock absorbers.
3. Repairs ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, clutches and front and rear axles.
4. Adjusts steering mechanism and aligns wheels.
5. Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions.
6. Tunes engines and sets the timing.
7. Greases vehicles and changes oil and oil filters.
8. Thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade.
9. Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations.
10. Demonstrated ability to make difficult repairs to heavy automotive and other mechanical equipment.
11. Ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough draft sketches and oral instructions.
12. Good motor and hand and eye coordination.
13. Manual dexterity.
14. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

LOCATION:                          Northeastern Regional Information Center – 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road

BASIC FUNCTION:           
Student Worker (BOCES) works under direct supervision, undertaking a variety of special projects. Projects carried out by persons in this position are part of the regular routine of the department and are of an in-service training nature designed to provide maximum exposure to experience in a designated field. Student Worker (BOCES) positions provide an on-the-job training situation through work-based learning. Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. Work is performed under direct supervision of the department head where assigned. Does related work as required

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Specific duties will vary with each position assignment and according to the department to which assigned.
2. Ability to learn the principles and practices of public administration and an educational setting.
3. Ability to learn about the organization of a BOCES.
4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
5. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
6. Ability to carry out project assignments of a broadly defined nature.
7. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

LOCATION:                        Special Education – Multiple Locations

BASIC FUNCTION:          
The work involves facilitating the translation of verbal communication for deaf/hard-of-hearing students.   An incumbent is responsible for interpreting presentations, instructions, and assignments in a variety of settings, both sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign.  Direct supervision is received from the assigned school district or BOCES supervisor.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Receives verbal communication and interprets for students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.

2.     Receives sign language communication from students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.

3.     Provides fluent American Sign Language interpretation for seminars, classes, examinations, meetings, conferences, etc.

4.     Thorough knowledge of American Sign Language.

5.     Thorough knowledge of the English language.

6.     Good knowledge of the communication problems confronting the deaf/hard-of-hearing population within mainstream environments.

7.     Skill in sign language.

8.     Skill in receptive, expressive, and reverse interpreting.

9.     Ability to facilitate the successful completion of the communication process for students who are deaf/hard-of-hearing.

10.   Ability to understand verbal communication and express this communication to the deaf/hard-of-hearing using motor communication skills.

11.   Ability to understand and express both verbal and manual language.

12.   Ability to define abstract ideas into understandable manual language.

13.   Ability to maintain confidentiality.

14.   Patience, endurance, professionalism and sound judgment.

15.   Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

LOCATION:          Management Services – Catskill Central School District

ANTICIPATED DATES:   Sept 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 / M-F / 7.5 hours per day

BASIC FUNCTION:           

This work involves the preparation and cooking of food on a large scale and the supervision of the food preparation staff in an institution or facility with a large population.  The work is performed under the general supervision of a superintendent or dietary manager.  Supervision is exercised over the cooks, assistant cooks and food service helpers.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises and participates in the preparation of and serving of food.
2. Supervises the storage and care of food and supplies.
3. Supervises and participates in the cleaning of the kitchen and care of the equipment.
4. Keeps records of food and supplies received and used.
5. Keeps employee time records.
6. Plans work schedules.
7. Plans menus with attention to nutritional value, acceptability and budgetary limitations.
8. Determines requirements and submits requisitions for food and supplies.
9. Good knowledge of the principles and practices of large quantity food preparation.
10. Good knowledge of menu planning.
11. Good knowledge of the purchasing of food in large quantities and the sanitary handling and storage of such food.
12. Good knowledge of the fundamentals of nutrition principles and their applications to the health of clients.
13. Good knowledge of modern food preparation including the utensils, appliances and equipment used for such preparation.
14. Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
15. Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
16. Ability to get along well with other employees and the clientele of the facility.
17. Ability to accurately communicate verbal and written directions.
18. Tact.
19. Good judgment.
20. Resourcefulness.
21. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.