Maintenance, Grounds and Courier Assistant Position Available In [Unknown county], New York

Maintenance, Grounds and Courier Assistant 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars New York State Job Opening Information Maintenance, Grounds and Courier Assistant Job Number 25-075 Application Deadline 7/4/2025 Position Start Date 7/28/2025 Position Title Maintenance, Grounds and Courier Assistant Required Application Type School Related Personnel Salary/Pay Scale Per NSDEA Contract – $19.04 per hour Job Description The Niskayuna Central School District is now accepting applications for a probationary Maintenance, Grounds and Courier Assistant.

ASSIGNMENT

District Wide; 12 months per year; 40.00 hours per week.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This is semi-skilled work involving responsibility for performing a wide variety of building and grounds maintenance and manual labor tasks. The incumbent in this position drives a variety of vehicles in conjunction with responsibilities and performs courier tasks. Work is performed under the general supervision of a superior in accordance with established practices. General supervision may be exercised over subordinate personnel. Does related work as required. The position of Head Custodian is a non-competitive Schenectady County Civil Service position. Candidates must meet Civil Service requirements for appointment.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Washes, paints and repairs furniture, fixtures, equipment, walls, ceilings, windows, blinds, tiles and related structures; Makes minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs, including threading and cutting pipe, repairing and replacing bathroom fixtures, and repairing and changing light bulbs, ballasts and fixtures; Assists in cleaning and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment; Performs manual labor related to tasks; Prepares room set-ups and knock-downs according to room schedules; Acts as a substitute custodian; Repairs and installs fencing, playground equipment, athletic structures, and other outdoor fixtures; Builds forms and mixes mortar for concrete work; Mows and rakes lawns, trims shrubs and trees, and performs related grounds work; Performs a variety of snow and ice removal work, including operating a plow, and shoveling sidewalks and steps; Loads and unloads trucks; Routinely drives motor vehicles, including automobiles, trucks, and vans; Makes deliveries throughout district and surrounding area to individuals, schools, businesses, post office, and banks; Performs banking transactions, including deposits, in connection with courier work; Creates and maintains written or computer records and reports relative to assigned tasks; Performs a variety of related work as required. Civil Service Title Maintenance, Grounds and Courier Assistant Job Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; and One year of experience in building maintenance, trade or grounds work or a combination thereof.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

At the time of appointment and throughout tenure of appointment, must have and maintain a New York State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (Class 5). Job Category Support Staff Job Location NCSD District Wide