Maintenance Helper
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Position Type: Civil Service/Maintenance HelperDate Posted: 9/6/2024Location: Poughkeepsie City School DistrictDate Available: TBDClosing Date: Open Until FilledBOARD OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES 18 SOUTH PERRY STREET POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12601 RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 24-25-62 MAINTENANCE HELPER SEPTEMBER 2024 POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF POSITION POSITION: The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: MAINTENANCE HELPER POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT QUALIFICATIONS: As per Civil Service, no minimum qualifications required. Fingerprint clearance required. An appointing authority may require the possession of a valid New York State Driver License at the time of appointment. DUTIES: The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, the Poughkeepsie City Schools is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across PCSD. The following list is not meant to be all inclusive and does not preclude a supervisor from assigning activities not listed which could reasonably be expected to be performed by an employee in this title.

Assists in a variety of tasks in regard to the upkeep of buildings such as cleaning, washing windows and scrubbing floors;

Cleans lavatories, hallways, rugs and polishes brass and metal work;

Checks boilers for correct operation;

Performs minor carpentry work such as simple repairs to desks, tables, office furniture, and shelving;

Prepares surfaces for painting by scaping, sanding, washing, and applying paint and varnish remover;

Assists in the upkeep of grounds by mowing lawns, trimming shrubbery and taking care of flower beds;

Replaces defective fuses and light bulbs;

Helps to clean and maintain tools, machinery and other mechanical equipment;

Collects and helps remove trash and garbage;

May paint;

May operate school buses, light trucks, cars or other motorized equipment;

Helps remove snow and ice from walks and driveways;

May maintain pool filtration system including adding proper chemicals, backwashing and recording chemical and temperature levels;

Does related work as required.

Working knowledge of cleaning methods, materials and equipment; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directions; ability to get along well with others; thoroughness; punctuality; cleanliness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position. APPOINTMENT: Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate. SALARY: In accordance with the CSEA contract, $47,317-$54,352 FINAL DATE TO FILE: Open until filled TO APPLY: Please visit to fill out an online application. *Please refer to Job ID: 988*The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure, which would would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.