Assistant Custodian

Assistant Custodian

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.

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.

General Statement Of Duties: Assists in the cleaning and maintenance operation of a school building; does related work as required.

Distinguishing Features Of The Class: Employees in this class are responsible for keeping an assigned section of a school building in a clean and orderly condition. Work includes, besides routine cleaning activities, semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks. The work is regularly reviewed in process by the custodian.

Examples Of Work: (Illustrative only)

• Sweeps, mops, washes walls, dusts and performs other cleaning duties;
• Empties waste baskets and disposes of rubbish;
• Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap and other supplies; Cuts grass, trims shrubbery, rakes leaves and generally maintains grounds;
• Clears walks of snow and ice;
• Paints rooms and equipment, repairs furniture and makes minor plumbing and electrical repairs;
• Operates a low pressure boiler including firing and removing ashes; and,
• Directs traffic for protection of school children.

Required Knowledges, Skills And Abilities:

• Good knowledge of building cleaning practices, supplies and equipment, and ability to use them economically and efficiently;
• some knowledge of the operation and maintenance of steam boiler equipment;
• ability to make semi-skilled plumbing, electrical, carpentry and mechanical repairs;
• ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions;
• willingness to perform janitorial tasks;
• thoroughness, dependability, and good physical condition.

Acceptable Experience And Training: One year of building cleaning or maintenance activities; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must be appointed based on eligibility list from Civil Service. If no list exists, applicants are appointed provisionally and must pass the civil service exam when it is administered;
• Fingerprinting Clearance - see additional information on our website under the Department of Human Resources
• Must comply with Civil Service Law; and,
• Must be a resident of the City of Utica.

Please Note: The Utica City School District is affiliated with the City of Utica Department of Civil Service. For additional information regarding civil service, please visit our website at and select "Civil Service" under the Department of Human Resources.

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.