| Automotive Mechanic-Bus Driver (2 Positions) | 2026-280 | 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: - Performs skilled operations in the repair and overhaul of gasoline and diesel motor equipment including trucks, tractors, and buses.
- Repairs or replaces motors, pumps, fuel pumps, generators, carburetors and shock absorbers.
- Repairs ignition systems, transmissions, brake systems, clutches and front and rear axles.
- Adjusts steering mechanism and aligns wheels.
- Operates a school bus on a regular schedule or on special occasions.
- Tunes engines and sets the timing.
- Greases vehicles and changes oil and oil filters.
- Thorough knowledge of standard automotive repair methods and of the terminology and tools of the trade.
- Good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to make difficult repairs to heavy automotive and other mechanical equipment.
- Ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough draft sketches and oral instructions.
- Good motor and hand and eye coordination.
- Manual dexterity.
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
| $53,227.20-$56,921 prorated to amount of service |
| Clerk I (PT/Summer) (up to 3 positions) | 2026-261 | LOCATION: Educational Support Services - 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road DATES: Anticipated June 1, 2026 - September 18, 2026 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: - Sort, indexes files documents such as vendors bills, cases histories, birth and death records, invoices alphabetically, numerically, chronologically and by other predetermined categories.
- Operates a computer to enter or retrieve data and /or historical information.
- Makes routine clerical checks in processing the mail, vendor bills, searching in delinquent tax records, police reports, and attendance reports.
- 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.
- 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.
- May act as a receptionist and receives and records telephone complaints and inquiries which are directed to the proper authority for necessary action.
- May collect and record moneys received, issues receipts, deposits moneys and makes reports on monetary transactions.
- May maintain records on time worked, pay rates, and make routine entries on various fiscal and departmental records.
- Logs in mail and information necessary for the proper conduct of unit business as well as to form a basis for activity reports.
- Working knowledge of business arithmetic and English.
- Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment.
- Ability to operate a computer to enter, store and retrieve information and data.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to get along well with others.
- Ability to write legibly.
- Clerical aptitude.
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position
| $16.00 per hour |
| Custodial Worker (3 positions) | 2026-173 | LOCATION: Central Administration – Multiple Locations (1-Airline Drive Academy; 1-Maywood Academy; 1-Albany CTE) SCHEDULE: M-F @ 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM BASIC FUNCTION: This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure, and maintenance tasks are performed under direct supervision or according to specific instructions. Supervision is received from a custodian or other superior. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class. Does related work as required. RESPONSIBILITIES: - 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.
- May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves and perform a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned.
- Assists in the cleaning of rugs and tile flooring using machines specially designed for cleaning of such surfaces.
- Delivers packages and messages.
- Places and removes traffic safety signs.
- Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of administration building.
- Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels.
- Paints rooms and equipment and assists in making minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
- Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
- Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
- Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks.
- Ability to get along well with others.
- Thoroughness.
- Dependability.
- Good physical condition.
| $18.03 per hour |
| Custodial Worker | 2026-96 | LOCATION: Central Administration – 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road SCHEDULE: M-F @ 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM BASIC FUNCTION: This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure, and maintenance tasks are performed under direct supervision or according to specific instructions. Supervision is received from a custodian or other superior. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class. Does related work as required. RESPONSIBILITIES: - 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.
- May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves and perform a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned.
- Assists in the cleaning of rugs and tile flooring using machines specially designed for cleaning of such surfaces.
- Delivers packages and messages.
- Places and removes traffic safety signs.
- Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of administration building.
- Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels.
- Paints rooms and equipment and assists in making minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
- Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
- Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
- Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks.
- Ability to get along well with others.
- Thoroughness.
- Dependability.
- Good physical condition.
| $18.03 per hour |
| Educational Interpreter (FT/10M Position) (2 positions) | 2026-43 | 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. | $19.63 - $24.13 per hour |
| Food Service Helper Substitutes | 2026-4 | LOCATION: Management Services – Multiple District Locations 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: - Sets tables and cleans them after meals.
- Fills sugar bowls and salt and pepper shakers.
- Works on the tray lines serving designated portions per menus.
- Fills food carts and delivers foods to designated areas.
- Polishes silverware, tables and chairs.
- Cleans dining rooms and dish and linen closets.
- Cleans, washes and otherwise prepares vegetables and fruit for cooking.
- Assists in the preparation of salads and desserts.
- Helps cooks in any phases of their duties.
- Washes dishes, pots and pans by hand or machine.
- Sweeps, mops and cleans kitchen.
- May act as cashier.
- Working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food and of the care of tableware, glassware, silver, and kitchen appliances.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions.
- Good physical condition.
| $16.25 per hour |
| Custodial Worker Substitutes | 2026-21 | LOCATION: Central Administration – Multiple Locations BASIC FUNCTION: This is routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure, and maintenance tasks are performed under direct supervision or according to specific instructions. Supervision is received from a custodian or other superior. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class. Does related work as required. RESPONSIBILITIES: - 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.
- May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves and perform a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned.
- Assists in the cleaning of rugs and tile flooring using machines specially designed for cleaning of such surfaces.
- Delivers packages and messages.
- Places and removes traffic safety signs.
- Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of administration building.
- Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels.
- Paints rooms and equipment and assists in making minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
- Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
- Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
- Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks.
- Ability to get along well with others.
- Thoroughness.
- Dependability.
- Good physical condition.
| $17.00 per hour |