BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
ROOM 720 CITY HALL
BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202

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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

(A)  Continuous and permanent status in any city department in the competitive class as a Laborer for one year,;

OR

(B)  Continuous 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