BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES ROOM 720 CITY HALL BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202 RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #24 - 228 January 3, 2025 BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY Civil Service Residency Requirements will apply POSITION: Grounds Worker - Perm/Provisional
SALARY: $43,308 - $48,217
LOCATION: Grounds Department, All High Stadium, 2885 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214
APPLICATION: CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.buffaloschools.org Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application.
If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received.
You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS An incumbent to a position in this class performs a variety of semi-skilled work in maintaining the appearance and condition of grounds at schools and athletic fields.
A Grounds Worker usually works as a member of a crew performing gardening and general grounds maintenance work using a variety of hand and power tools including, but not limited to, oxy-acetylene welding torch, chainsaws, pipe cutting and threading tool, lawn, track and blacktop rollers, air compressors, concrete mixer, power grass cutters, roto tillers and shredders, sprayers, and field markers.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Supervisor of Grounds or designee.
The incumbent may supervise Laborers and other personnel assigned.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES Operates motorized and manual powered equipment for lawn care, tree and shrub maintenance, including grading lawns and planting trees, shrubs and grass;Maintains need for all track and field events and installs related equipment;Installs, removes and services all types of fencing;Fabricates and installs utility meter enclosures and gates;Drives trucks for deliveries, pickups, dumping, snow plowing and removal;Installs, removes and services outdoor gym, recreational and athletic equipment in playground areas;Installs and repairs blacktop (asphalt) playgrounds, driveways and parking areas and operates required equipment for same;Prepares and installs concrete work for signs, flagpoles and fencework;Performs miscellaneous duties including but not limited to erection of free standing signs and flagpoles, custodial servicing of stadium and athletic fields, and rubbish removal from schools;Performs minor maintenance service on all grounds equipment including fueling and oiling equipment used;On occasion may operate heavy equipment (1-3/4 bucket backhoe and highlift);Performs related duties as required.FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Good knowledge of tools and equipment utilized in the maintenance of grounds;Good knowledge of the common practices and safety precautions in the use of tools and equipment; ability to operate in a variety of hand and powered tools and motorized equipment;Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor;Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions;Ability to work under adverse weather conditions;Mechanical aptitude; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PROMOTIONAL Continuous and permanent status in any city department in the competitive class as a Laborer for one year;ORContinuous and permanent status in any city department in the non-competitive class as a Laborer I or Laborer II for two years.NOTE: All applicants must have at least two years of full-time experience in the operation of specialized grounds keeping equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles which must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.
OPEN COMPETITIVE: Two years of full-time experience in the operation of specialized grounds keeping equipment.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a current Class A or B Commercial Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles which must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
FINAL FILING DATE: January 17, 2025
APPROVED: Tami Hollie-McGee Chief of Human Resources
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