CARETAKER (Athletic)

The Utica City School District is accepting applications for the following vacancy:

Caretaker

The Utica City School District’s

mission is to ensure that all students succeed and are well-rounded, with knowledge, skills, and character to be productive members of society.

The District’s

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 64,500 city residents in an urban and multi- cultural environment with a current enrollment of roughly 9,644 students in its 13 schools __ Proctor High School, Donovan Middle School, JFK Middle School and 10 elementary schools. The District’s greatest asset is its diversity, with more than 50 languages spoken and 16% of students being English language learners.

Elementary - The District’s 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 research-based 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 well-rounded curriculum focused on fostering academic and social/emotional competencies that will carry them through their academic career.

Middle School - The focus at the District’s 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 District’s 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 post-secondary institutions including Mohawk Valley Community College and Syracuse University’s 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. Proctor’s 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.

Labor Class Position

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for performing a variety of grounds maintenance activities in all seasons of the year. Employees in this class are responsible for the operation of a variety of automotive equipment such as trucks, tractors and mowing equipment. In addition, employees are responsible for performing a variety of building cleaning and maintenance tasks. The work is performed under general supervision of the Maintenance Foreman with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment. Supervision may be exercised over the work of various helpers and student workers when engaged in grounds keeping and other activities. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (Illustrative only)

Maintains grounds by mowing, raking, cutting, rolling, reseeding and fertilizing lawns; Plants and cares for trees, shrubs and flowers;

Assists in the preparation and maintenance of baseball diamonds, football fields, running tracks, ice skating rinks, playgrounds, and other athletic and recreational areas;

Operates and may perform routine maintenance on trucks, tractors, backhoes, mowers, rollers, tillers, chain saws and other equipment;

Removes snow and ice from walks, driveways, steps and building entrances;

Keeps grounds free of litter and debris;

Assists in the construction and repair of pavilions, garages, picnic tables, benches, docks, fireplaces, fences and bleachers;

Collects and disposes of rubbish;

When not working as a Caretaker, may do other routine maintenance or cleaning work.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of grounds maintenance practices and techniques; working knowledge of the operations and maintenance of manual and mechanical equipment used in grounds maintenance and snow removal; ability to follow oral and written instructions; willingness to perform manual labor; mechanical aptitude; dependability; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of experience performing or assisting in parks or grounds maintenance activities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer which fully and actively supports equal access for all regardless of Race, Color, Weight, National Origin, Ethnic Group, Religion, Religious Practice, Disability, Sexual Orientation, Gender, Age, Veteran Status or Genetic Information.