Groundskeeper

Ulster BOCES is seeking a Groundskeeper to join our team for a full-time, 12 month position to provide students and staff a safe, clean, attractive place in which to learn and work. In addition, a variety of semi-skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical and other building maintenance tasks may be required. A clean driving record is essential.

Fingerprinting required. All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive.

Salary commensurate with experience and training. Salary range starting at $48,449

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
The work involves responsibility for the performance of routine grounds maintenance activities. Work is carried out in accordance with established procedures and involves a variety of tasks related to the maintenance of grounds and equipment. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee. Does related work as required.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Full Time, 12 Month Position
Monday through Friday, 7am-3pm

SPECIFIC DUTIES: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.

• Mows, rakes and cuts grass;
• Operates grounds keeping machinery and equipment;
• Performs minor maintenance to grounds keeping machinery and equipment;
• Maintains athletic fields;
• Keeps grounds free of litter;
• Plants and cares for trees, shrubs and plants;
• Removes snow and ice from walks, pathways and steps;
• May secure buildings and property;
• May perform routine cleaning and maintenance duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of full-time paid experience, or its part-time equivalent, in park or grounds maintenance activities.

AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.

The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District

BENEFITS
Generous health insurance, dental and vision benefits. Paid time off. New York state retirement system membership and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuities plan. Flexible spending plan, disability benefits, employee assistance program and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ulster County Board of Cooperative Educational Services Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County (“BOCES”), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation (“sexual orientation” means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to Amanda Stokes, Assistant Superintendent for Administration & COO in one of the following manners:

By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone: (845) 255-1400

Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005-2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov.