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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Custodial Worker (2 positions)2025-71A4

LOCATION:            Central Administration:  Airline Drive Academy 7AM - 3PM and 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road 11AM -7PM

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.
$15.69 per hour
School Security Officer (.48 FTE)2025-159

LOCATION:            Career & Technical Education – 153 S. Pearl Street Albany, NY 12202

HOURS:                  Monday-Thursday @ 4:30PM - 9:00PM

BASIC FUNCTION:

The School Security Officer is responsible for providing daily security for the school building and property and assists in maintaining the safety and security of students, staff, building and grounds.  This position patrols school property and alerts Administration of all safety and security concerns.  The School Security Officer responds to emergencies, intervenes in interpersonal conflicts, and directs students and staff in crisis situations.  The School Security Officer must be self-motivated and able to complete job assignments without direct supervision.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Patrols and monitors school buildings and grounds to assist in maintaining the safety and security of the students and campus.
  2. Fosters an optimal learning environment and acts as a deterrent to unsafe or poor behavior by providing high visibility throughout the school.
  3. Establishes and maintains good rapport with students, staff and community members.
  4. Assists in smooth traffic flow of students through the hallways, assisting students with on-time arrival to class and to assigned locations.
  5. Maintains the orderly flow of automobile traffic in the parking lot and campus roadways.
  6. Monitors students during lunch hour inside and outside of the building.
  7. Assists in the removal of disruptive students from classes when needed.
  8. Monitors security cameras to oversee the safety and security of students, staff and school assets.
  9. Assists visitors and checks for visitor passes.
  10. Challenges unauthorized visitors and escorts them to exits.
  11. Assists school administration and police in the investigation of illegal activity within the school.
  12. Assists school administration, staff and students during crisis situations, including emergency drills.
  13. Reports and disciplines infractions, unauthorized visitors and acts of vandalism to the Principal.
  14. Notifies the building administration, police and/or appropriate emergency personnel of any emergency, potentially dangerous or unusual situations.
  15. Notifies immediately appropriate personnel of evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol and/or controlled substances.
  16. Participates in appropriate in-service and workshop programs.
  17. Compiles information and prepares professional reports.
  18. Promotes student responsibility for behavior and attitude by serving as a role model and dressing and grooming professionally.
  19. Protects confidentiality of records and information and uses discretion when sharing any such information within legal confines.
  20. Establishes and maintains relationships with state and local emergency responders.
  21. Assists in development and implementation of the school safety plans.
  22. Participates on the school student support team.
  23. Performs any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by their supervisor, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
  24. Good knowledge of safety in operation of motor vehicle.
  25. Good knowledge of universal hygiene precautions.
  26. Good knowledge of basic first aid and CPR training.
  27. Good oral and written communication skills.
  28. Good understanding of basic operating knowledge of two-way radios.
  29. Ability to work under stressful situations.
  30. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students and the public.
  31. Ability to display ethical and professional behavior.
  32. Ability to apply good judgment when dealing with angry, hostile or uncooperative individuals.
  33. Ability to maintain and project professional appearance as it relates to job performance.
  34. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
  35. Ability to work in outside in hot and cold temperatures.
  36. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. 
$17.29 - $24.13 per hour
Food Service Helper-Troy CSD (FT/10M)2025-13A3

LOCATION:                        Management Services – Troy City School District

SCHEDULE:                    M–F / FT hours will vary

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.

  

$17.15 per hour
Receptionist (NY HELPS)2025-100A2

LOCATION:        Career & Technical Education-Health Careers Services - Albany Campus                                

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.
$31,804 - $33,165
Cook Manager I (Anticipated)-Long-Term Substitute2025-128A2

LOCATION:                          Management Services – Johnstown Central School District

SCHEDULE: Long Term Substitute position - Anticipated dates January 2025- - March 2025

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 principals 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.
$19.16 per hour
Cook Manager I (FT/10M)2025-130A2

LOCATION:                          Management Services – The Greater Amsterdam School District

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 principals 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.
$19.16 per hour
Food Service Helper-Greater Johnstown SD (FT/10M)2025-150

LOCATION:       Management Services – Greater Johnstown School District

SCHEDULE:      M–F / FT hours will vary

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.
$17.15 per hour
Motor Vehicle Operator2025-145

LOCATION:           Central Administration – 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road

DATES:                   As soon as possible through June 30, 2025

BASIC FUNCTION:

The worker is responsible for the care, safe and economical operation of a light motor vehicle such as a station wagon, pick-up or panel truck.  Although the primary function of the position is for transporting materials and supplies among various locations workers are required to perform a variety of routine manual tasks.  The work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures. Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Operates a light motor vehicle in transporting supplies, equipment, mail and personnel to various locations.
  2. May transport passengers.
  3. Sorts and delivers mail to a number of locations.
  4. Prepares and delivers supply orders.
  5. Performs related manual tasks.
  6. Checks oil, tires, mileage and gasoline.
  7. Performs a variety of errands requiring use of automobile or other light motor vehicle.
  8. Washes and cleans vehicle and suggests needed repairs.
  9. Good knowledge of the geography and traffic laws of the area.
  10. Ability to operate an automobile or light delivery truck.
  11. Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
  12. Willingness to perform routine manual tasks.
  13. Mechanical aptitude.
  14. Dependability.
  15. Courtesy.
  16. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
$20.00 per hour (up to 450 hours per year)
Receptionist (FT/12M)2025-115A2

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

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.
$30,596 - $33,165 prorated to amount of service
Food Service Helper Substitutes2025-6

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:

  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.
$16.25 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