Questar III BOCES has an immediate need for a full-time Fire Systems Alarm Mechanic based on growing service needs. This position is based out of our 1070 Rte. 9 location in Schodack, NY.  The Fire System Mechanic will work with our school district customers to inspect, test and maintain fire alarm systems; inspect kitchen suppression hood systems; complete related inspection and service reports in a timely and accurate manner; and provide customer service excellence to our clients.  Additional duties include assisting in inspection, maintenance and service of all classes of fire extinguishers. Qualified candidates must be self-directed, have the ability to work unsupervised, possess mechanical skills, troubleshooting abilities and have excellent communication skills.  This position will involve working both 1^st and 2^nd shift hours and travel accordingly.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent, valid NYS driver’s license, basic computer skills, experience in testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems, experience with use of various hand tools, and ability to lift fifty pounds. Preferred candidates will have certifications in testing and maintaining fire/security alarms and kitchen hood suppression systems. Knowledge and/or experience in maintaining portable fire extinguishers is a plus.

Interested candidates should email resume with cover letter to employment@questar.org.  Be sure to include Fire  Systems Alarm Mechanic in the subject line of your email.

Questar III offers an excellent benefits package.  For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org.

Questar III BOCES has an immediate opening for the Director of Health and Safety at our Central Office Location. This position is responsible for the oversight of the Health and Safety Service which provides a multitude of safety services to the BOCES and school districts both inside and outside of our regions.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Maintains a comprehensive health, safety, and risk management program for the BOCES and schools in compliance with Federal, State and local regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of NYS Fire Code and prevention; NYS Education Department regulations, including current school safety standards and best practices ; hazardous materials management; related environmental regulations; workplace hazards and mitigation strategies; accident investigation; OSHA safety standards and related plans
• Acts as the liaison with Federal, State, local and private agencies on health and safety matters
• Establishes cooperative working relationships with participating school districts and other agencies
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules
• Ability to develop and conduct health and safety procedure training programs
• Conducts safety inspections and audits to assess employee compliance with safety regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong supervisory, leadership, and vision qualities are a must

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER;

a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in occupational safety and health programming or related field;

OR

b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college or university with an Associate's degree and four years experience as described in (a) above;

OR

c) Eight years of experience as described in (a).

Interested candidates should email resume with cover letter to employment@questar.org.  Be sure to include Director of Health and Safety in the subject line of your email.  For more information on Questar III BOCES and our programs, please visit www.questar.org.

Questar III BOCES Health and Safety office has an immediate opening for a full-time Health & Safety Operations Manager based out of the Central Office in Castleton, NY.  This position is responsible for providing administrative support services that assist the Health & Safety and Operations & Maintenance departments in day-to-day operations.  Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:   

• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of presentations/workshop delivery including, but not limited to, scheduling and development of presentation materials utilizing spreadsheets, databases and presentation software;
• Design and implement systems to manage daily workflow of Questar III operations and district services;
• Serve as frontline resource to client school districts and BOCES to answer questions and requests related to services provided by Health & Safety;
• Maintain employee injury reporting in accordance with regulations using related software;
• Create and maintain comprehensive client contact and service database, client list serve and prepare reports as necessary;
• Assist supervisor with the development and management of the Health & Safety;
• Perform a variety of office related duties:
• Represent the organization upon supervisor’s request at local, regional and statewide activities as they relate to the area of responsibility;
• Other duties as assigned;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (On or before the last filing date):  Either:

A)        Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree OR

B)         Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of professional work experience with a public agency or private business OR

C)         An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A and B above.

PLEASE NOTE: Columbia County Civil Service residency requirements will apply.  Must be a resident of Albany, Rensselaer, Columbia, Greene, Ulster or Dutchess county. 

To apply, send your resume and letter of interest to employment@questar.org.  Be sure to include Health & Safety Operations Manager in the subject line of your email. 

For more information on Questar III BOCES, please visit www.questar.org

Available Immediately - Questar III BOCES announces vacancies for part-time (20 hrs per week) Fire Systems Laborer positions based out of our 1070 Rte 9 location in Schodack, NY. These positions will work with a Questar III Fire Systems Specialist to inspect and service all classes of fire extinguishers and fire alarm systems; schedule inspections; complete related inspection and service reports in a timely and accurate manner; and provide customer service excellence to our clients. Additional duties may include assisting in maintaining, cleaning, and testing of fire alarm systems. Qualified candidates must be self-directed, have the ability to work unsupervised, possess mechanical skills, troubleshooting abilities and have excellent communication skills. Candidates must have reliable transportation. Willingness to travel and the ability to work 2nd shift hours are required. The hourly rate is $20/hour.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent, valid NYS driver’s license, basic computer skills, experience with various hand tools, and the ability to lift fifty pounds. Preferred candidates will have knowledge and/or experience in maintaining portable fire extinguishers.

Hourly pay for this position is $20 per hour.