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Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES HEAD GROUNDS WORKER in Alden, New York
HEAD GROUNDS WORKER
Alden CSD
13190 Park Street
Alden , NY 14004
Classified - Position - Groundskeeper (Grounds Person) - non - competitive
Job Number 3300048034
Start Date
Open Date 06/28/2024
Closing Date 07/12/2024
Full-Time -12- Month
Salary as per ACSEA Contract
JOB GOAL:
A Head Grounds Worker supervises and plans aspects relating to activities relating to the care of facilities, parking lots, play areas, athletic fields and equipment in the schools in order that they be kept attractive, hygienic, safe, comfortable, and clean for those using them. The incumbent is responsible for the overseeing of grounds personnel and equipment to perform site maintenance duties.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Regular daily attendance;
Must be ambulatory; ability to work and carry heavy items and to be able to operate all required equipment;
Must have good vision; ability to see well enough to meet standards set by supervisor or district;
Must possess physical strength; enough to lift, move and carry heavy items throughout the day;
Intelligence; must be able to evaluate a problem and devise and implement a solution;
Must possess social skills; must be able to work in team environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises the employees assigned to the grounds crew and plans the daily long range schedule;
Supervises and participates in the various routine job assignments such as cutting grass, raking leaves, cleaning walks, trimming bushes, shrubs and trees;
Supervises and participates in the maintenance and repair of all concrete and black top surfaces; including sidewalks, parking lots, roads, athletic fields and tracks;
Supervises and participates in the care of lawns, trees, shrubs, and flower gardens;
Supervises and participates in the development of new ornamental horticulture displays and plans nursery stock development;
Develops, implements, supervises and participates in the snow removal plan to allow the opening of school roads, parking lots, access walks, and building entrances including the handling and distribution of sand, salt and other materials;
Oversees the maintenance of grounds equipment and develops a long-range maintenance program;
Supervises and participates in the hauling of supplies and equipment as required;
May prepare requisitions for supplies and equipment as required;
May plan budget request as to personnel, equipment, and supplies;
Evaluates work performance of subordinate employees;
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma;
Nine (9) years of experience in site maintenance or ground maintenance work, one year of which was in a supervisory capacity;
Working knowledge of maintenance and minor repair of motors, (truck, tractors, gang mowers, etc.)
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid Class "D" New York State driver's license at the time appointment.
Pesticide license preferred.
Application Procedure:
Please make sure to complete a CLASSIFIED application athttp://www.wnyric.org/applicationfor this job posting.
Thank you for your interest in the Alden Central School District
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Itinerant Location District Wide
Salary: From 55000.00
Salary: To 67000.00
Appointment Status Probationary
Position Status Full time
Contact Person's Name James Rozler II
Contact Person's Title Director of Facilities
Contact Person's Phone 7169379116 ext 4503
Contact Person's Email jrozler@aldenschools.org
Job Posting Link www.wnyric.org/application