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Job Description
The Utica City School District Announces the following vacancy:
Cleaner Districtwide
The Districts vision is that students can reach their goals and find academic success through a variety of pathways and with different levels of support.
About the Utica City School District:
The Utica City School District serves a community of approximately 64500 city residents in an urban and multi cultural environment with a current enrollment of roughly 9644 students in its 13 schools Proctor High School Donovan Middle School JFK Middle School and 10 elementary schools. The Districts greatest asset is its diversity with more than 50 languages spoken and 16 of students being English language learners.
Elementary The Districts elementary schools integrate a vibrant curriculum across all grade levels and subject areas aligning with the New York State Learning Standards. The District is also investing in the realignment of math goals instruction and curriculum to focus on researchbased best practices in mathematics that are proven to increase student performance outcomes. In all subject areas there is an understanding that developing foundational skills will support students in bridging gaps in learning. Students are provided with a wellrounded curriculum focused on fostering academic and social/emotional competencies that will carry them through their academic career.
Middle School The focus at the Districts middle schools is to ensure that students are provided with equitable opportunities to successfully transition from elementary to high school. Both middle schools offer opportunities for students to succeed at every learning level with dedicated classes for English Language Learners and students with disabilities as well as honors/advanced studies. The Family and Career Sciences and Technology programs have incorporated science technology engineering and math topics into each curriculum to help prepare students for the Career and Technical Education opportunities available at the high school.
High School Proctor High School provides numerous avenues for students to achieve the Districts vision. This is accomplished through supportive and adaptive special education and English language learner programming a robust honors and Advanced Placement curriculum and partnerships with postsecondary institutions including Mohawk Valley Community College and Syracuse Universitys Project Advance. The District most recently embarked upon a groundbreaking initiative working with community and business partners to create innovative Career and Technical Education programming for its high school students. Proctors Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC) music art and drama programs along with numerous extracurricular activities and athletics offer additional avenues to showcase students talents and interests and support them throughout their school experience.
Civil Service Classification: Labor Class Position
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position is responsible for routine work requiring efficient performance of simple cleaning tasks of a demanding nature. The work of employees in this class involves only the thorough of tasks which follow a well established routine. The work is performed in accordance with established policies and procedures with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
- Dusts chairs tables and other furniture;
- Washes windows walls woodwork water closets tubs and bowls;
- Sweeps mops and washes floors;
- Gathers and disposes of refuse;
- Varnishes shellacs and polishes furniture and brass;
- Cleans and maintains assigned area(s);
- Removes snow from sidewalks and other areas;
- Cuts grass trims shrubs rakes leaves spades flower beds and assists in ground maintenance activities as requested;
- Performs general building and grounds cleaning tasks.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Knowledge of cleaning methods materials and equipment; knowledge of specific policies and procedures of the department;
- Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions;
- Ability to get along well with others;
- Ability to read and write;
- Ability to train employees in the department methods and procedures; thoroughness;
- Cleanliness tact and courtesy; and dependability.
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the positions.
Union Affiliation: Teamsters Local 294
Salary: $16.42 per hour
Employment Type
Full-Time
