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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Custodian (NY HELPS)2027-54

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.
$18.29 - $22.13 per hour
Clerk I (PT)2027-44

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.
$16.50 per hour up to 975 hours
Food Service Helper Substitutes2027-4

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.
$17.50 per hour
Custodial Worker2027-9

LOCATION:         Central Administration – Albany Campus 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:

  1. Sweeps and mops floors and stairs.
  2. Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment.
  3. Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures.
  4. Polishes furniture and metal furnishings.
  5. Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes of rubbish.
  6. Clears snow and ice from walks.
  7. May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves and perform a variety of other groundskeeping tasks as assigned.
  8. Assists in the cleaning of rugs and tile flooring using machines specially designed for cleaning of such surfaces.
  9. Delivers packages and messages.
  10. Places and removes traffic safety signs.
  11. Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of administration building.
  12. Repairs window shades, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels.
  13. Paints rooms and equipment and assists in making minor plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
  14. Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment.
  15. Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions.
  16. Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks.
  17. Ability to get along well with others.
  18. Thoroughness.
  19. Dependability.
  20. Good physical condition.
$18.03 per hour
Automotive Mechanic-Bus Driver (2 Positions)2027-14

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.
$53,227.20-$61,601 prorated to amount of service
Educational Interpreter (FT/10M Position) (3 positions)2027-33

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
Receptionist (FT/12M)(NY HELPS)2027-51

LOCATION:          Career & Technical Education – Adult Education – 153 South Pearl Street, Albany

SCHEDULE:        Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM             

BASIC FUNCTION:

Performs routine clerical work in meeting and directing clients.   Work procedures and routines are well-defined with detailed instructions for any new or revised procedures.  Work is performed under direct supervision until the employee is able to work independently on the normal office routines. Work is inspected upon completion or by another step in the clerical process.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Acts as a receptionist, answers telephone and personal inquiries, routes visitors and calls, secures and gives out routine information relating to office operations and activities.
  2. Registers each client on the computer as they appear.
  3. Depending on the requirements of the department, may issue bills to clients.
  4. Depending on the requirements of the department, may arrange for employees to secure county cars for use.
  5. Collects fees from the clients and issues receipts, as necessary.
  6. Provides clerical assistance, as needed.
  7. Enters data into the computer on clients and on services rendered.
  8. Depending on the requirements of the department, may verify Medicaid eligibility of clients requesting services.
  9. Enters statistical data on manual or computerized forms.
  10. Sorts and files correspondence, checks, vouchers, index cards or other materials in accordance with office procedures.
  11. Makes simple arithmetic calculations, computes data from requisitions, statistical reports, time reports or other records.
  12. Occasionally office equipment to copy or duplicate information, switchboard, cameras and other office equipment.
  13. Orders office supplies, delivers messages.
  14. Working knowledge of office terminology, procedures and equipment.
  15. Working knowledge of Business English and arithmetic.
  16. Ability to operate a computer terminal to enter and retrieve data.
  17. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  18. Ability to get along well with others.
  19. Ability to write legibly.
  20. Physical condition commensurate with the demand of the position.
$35,158.50-$37,728 prorated to amount of service
Cook Manager I (FT/Temp)-Catskill CSD2027-45

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.
$21.50-$22.91 per hour

The Capital Region BOCES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs,
activities, employment, and admissions; and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The
following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Director of Human Resources,
at hrdirector@neric.org, (518) 862-4951 or 900 Watervliet Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12205. Inquiries concerning the application of
the Capital Region BOCES nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of
Education, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, telephone: 646-428-3900, FAX: 646-428-3843, TDD: 800-877-
8339, email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov