HFM BOCES Operations Department is seeking a Substitute Custodial Worker. 

POSITION SUMMARY
The Substitute Custodial Worker position involves routine and repetitive manual work calling for the efficient and economical performance of building cleaning and occasional minor maintenance tasks. Cleaning tasks are performed according to a well-established procedure and maintenance tasks are performed under direct supervision or according to specific instructions. Supervision is received from a Custodian or other supervisor. Supervision over the work of others is not a responsibility of employees in this class. Does related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Sweeps and mops floors and stairs
• Dusts desks, woodwork, furniture and other equipment
• Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks and other fixtures
• Polishes furniture and metal furnishings
• Empties waste baskets, collects and disposes if rubbish
• May mow lawns, trim shrubs, rake leaves, remove snow and ice from walks and driveways and perform a variety of other grounds keeping tasks as assigned
• Assists in the operation of oil, gas or coal fired low-pressure heating system including firing and removing ashes
• Delivers mail and packages
• Places and removes traffic safety signs
• Arranges chairs and tables and other equipment for special use of building
• Repairs window shares, replaces light bulbs, soap and towels
• Paints rooms and equipment and assists in making minor plumbing, carpentry and electrical repairs
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment
• Willingness to perform routine cleaning and other manual tasks
• Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
• Ability to get along well with others
• Ability to perform minor maintenance tasks
• Mechanical aptitude
• Thoroughness
• Dependability

POSITION INFORMATION

• Employment is on an as-needed basis.
• Services may be needed for one day, one week, one month or longer.
• All daily assignments are subject to possible cancellation (without compensation) at any time prior to the beginning of the workday.
• Need for substitutes will vary from day-to-day and week-to-week and, as such, no guarantee can be given for work on any given day.
• Supervised by Building or Program Administrator.
• Employment is automatically discontinued effective June 30, unless the individual is reappointed for the following school year.

HFM BOCES is accepting applications for a School Monitor to work at our main campus in Johnstown, NY.  The School Monitor Position is a 10-month, labor-class, civil service position with additional work available over the summer.  The School Monitor will work with Teachers, the School Safety Coordinator and School Administration to create and support an environment where all students feel that they are welcome, they belong, and they are supported.  By fostering positive relationships with students, staff and families, through active communication and strong collaboration, the School Monitor will be a part of a team that works to implement and maintain our district-wide and school safety plans with fidelity.   

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is work of ordinary difficulty involving responsibility for assisting staff and students by performing assigned routine tasks including the supervision and care of students. Since there are definite limits on the type and complexity of assignments, the class of School Monitor differs in that respect from Teacher Aide which usually involves duties of greater difficulty generally requiring specific skills or abilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of a School District Leader, the School Principal or a member of the teaching staff.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (Illustrative but not exhaustive):

• Assists in supervising students, including but not limited to hallways, recreation and lunch periods and study halls;
• May supervise children in classrooms for brief periods in a teachers' absence;
• Maintains order in gymnasiums and locker rooms;
• Oversees students passing between classes and in locker rooms and on premises before and after school;
• May perform simple clerical duties under close supervision, including answering the phone and taking messages;
• Assists students during arrival and dismissal times.
• Assist with monitoring the safety of building, including greeting and screening visitors using the Raptor System

The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

HFM BOCES Special Education is accepting applications for full-time, 10-month, tenure track Special Education Teachers. There may be additional opportunity for summer work for the Extended School Year Program. 

HFM BOCES Instructional Resource Center/School Library System has an immediate opening for a provisional* Mail Courier.  This is an 11-month position working two days a week (8:00-3:30) during the school year (September 1st - June 30th) with up to 20 days in the summer (summer schedule is flexible).  This is a tested civil service position. This position will be filled as soon a qualified applicant is selected.

The courier is responsible for sorting, transporting, and delivering mail, packages, and other materials within the HFM BOCES main campus building as well as out to our member school districts and other facilities.  The work is performed under supervision according to established procedures and requires the use of a motor vehicle. 

Typical work responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

•     Driving the courier vehicle to transport materials to and from educational facilities and other locations
•     Collecting, sorting, and delivering daily interoffice mail within the HFM BOCES main campus building    
•     Sorting prepared materials and loading the courier vehicle for daily deliveries     
•     Operate the digital automatic mail machine to add postage amounts to daily US mail 
•     Using a database for daily record keeping 
•     Light servicing of IRC materials
•     Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Job Requirements:

• Working knowledge of safe driving practices
• Ability to learn office routines
• Ability to safely operate automotive equipment under all driving and road conditions
• Ability to use basic database competencies
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to understand oral and written directions
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to lift moderately heavy items
• Accuracy
• Dependability