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Lifeguards for Village Parks
The Village of Cooperstown has seasonal openings for the positions as listed above. For further information including applications please contact the Village Clerk at the address listed below or by calling 607-547-2411. Positions will be needed from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day for lifeguard positions at both Three Mile Point Park and Fairy Spring on Otsego Lake. Reimbursement of certification/re-certification costs will be made by the Village to lifeguards working at least 220 hours during the season. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. EOE.
Jenna L. Utter
Village Clerk
Village of Cooperstown
PO Box 346
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Email: jutter@cooperstownny.org
Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (Full-Time)
The Village of Cooperstown has an opening for the position of Heavy Motor Equipment Operator. Requirements include the possession of a valid New York State CDL Class A or B license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment and experience in the operation of heavy equipment. This is a full-time position with a starting salary of $21.0970 per hour and benefits that include paid leave time, health insurance and NYS Retirement System. Applicants must be a resident of Otsego County. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. For further information regarding the positions and to obtain an application please contact the Village Clerk’s Office at 607-547-2411 or
send your resume and cover letter to:
Jenna L. Utter
Village Clerk
Village of Cooperstown
PO Box 346
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Seasonal Employment
The Village of Cooperstown has a seasonal opening for the position of Laborer at
Doubleday Field. Individuals hired will assist the Doubleday Field Parks Supervisor in the maintenance of the baseball field and assist with games conducted at the field.
Experience and/or educational training with turf management preferred. For further information including applications please contact the Village Clerk at the address listed below or by calling 607-547-2411. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled.
The position will be needed through mid-October.
Village Clerk
Village of Cooperstown
PO Box 346
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Village of Cooperstown Employment Application for Download:
EmployApp-Village-of-CooperstownPDF
Village of Cooperstown Board of Trustees
Adopts Background Check Policy for Prospective Employees
On November 23, 2015, the Board of Trustees adopted a background check policy for prospective employees of the Village of Cooperstown over the age of 18 years old. The policy was adopted for the safety and well-being of residents, business owners and staff members of the Village of Cooperstown. A copy of the policy, permission form and evaluation criteria can be found on this website by clicking on “work” link above to the employment page.
Prospective employees may only be asked if they have criminal convictions. Under New York State Law, it is illegal to ask for information from applicants regarding arrests or criminal charges. It is important for the public to be aware of these distinctions as often google searches by private individuals will pull up information that cannot be considered when deciding on making an offer of employment.
Pursuant to Article 23-A of the New York State Correction Law there are only two exceptions which may constitute a denial of employment with a listing of criteria that must be followed if denial of employment is to be considered based on those exceptions. The Evaluation Criteria is attached to the background check policy and clearly outlines all the elements that must be considered by the employer under law. This policy will pertain to all full and part-time prospective employees other than full and part-time police officers as a policy is already in place for those positions which are not subject to Article 23-A of New York Correction Law.
As noted in the policy, background check information will only be released to the Village of Cooperstown Board of Trustees and it is considered confidential. At the November 23 meeting, The Village Trustees also approved obtaining background checks on prospective employees through New York State Office of Court Administration.
Jenna L. Utter
Village Clerk
Village of Cooperstown
22 Main Street, PO Box 346
Cooperstown, NY 13326
607-547-2411
