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Operations, Maintenance, Health & Safety Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Fire Systems Alarm Mechanic

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 1st and 2nd 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.

$41,000-$61,000
Director of Health and Safety

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.

 

$110,000-$130,000
Fire Systems Laborer

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.

$20 per hour

Questar III does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, or other characteristics protected by federal or state law in its programs and activities, including but not limited to recruitment and appointment of employees, employee pay and benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. Questar III provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following persons at Questar III have been designated to handle inquiries regarding Questar III’s non-discrimination policies and the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination:

James Niedermeier – Title IX Compliance Officer
Shauna Maynard – 504 Compliance Officer
compliance@questar.org

Questar III BOCES, 10 Empire State Blvd., Castleton, NY 12033 | 518-477-8771

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, or to inquire regarding the application of regulations prohibiting discrimination, contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.