Buildings & Grounds

The Buildings and Grounds Department is responsible for approximately 415,000 square feet of building space across five facilities. This includes cleaning, regular maintenance, snow removal, overseeing construction work, and complying with all New York State Education Department health and safety regulations.

Our team of professionals work proudly to clean and maintain our facilities so that they are great places to learn and work.

District Wide Safety Plan

Public Notices

  • Fire Inspections
    Notice is hereby given that the annual inspection for the 2020-2021 School Year of the Port Jervis City School District and ASK, HBE, PJMS, and PJHS school buildings for fire hazards which might endanger the lives of students, teachers, employees therein, has been completed and the report thereof is available at the Buildings & Grounds Office at 20 Route 209, Port Jervis, NY for inspection by all interested persons.
  • Pesticide Use
    The Port Jervis School District is required by law to maintain a list of faculty, staff, and persons in parental relation who wish to receive forty-eight (48) hour prior written notification of pesticide applications at relevant facilities. Learn More Pesticide Application
  • Asbestos Management
    In accordance with the EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, the Port Jervis School District has an asbestos management plan in place to identify and manage asbestos building materials. Learn More about Abestos Management
  •  Water Testing Information

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Director of Facilities III

Donald Preiss
20 Route 209
Port Jervis, NY 12771
858-3100, Ext. 17501/17502

Supervising Custodian
Joshua Jennings

Head Groundskeeper
Danny Howey

Administrative Aide
Lynn Hendershot, Ext. 17501

Clerk Typist
Patty Hess Ext. 17502