Title:Grounds Worker - Grounds Dept., Perm/Provisional, RB #24-228 ID:9475 Department:Other Location:Other Division:Civil Service Type:Support Staff Description 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 (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