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Farnsworth Middle School Openings

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Position TitleJob NumberJob DescriptionPay Scale
Custodial Workers

CUSTODIAL WORKERS

BUILDING: Farnsworth Middle School

SHIFT: 3:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

SUMMARY: 
The Custodial Worker works under the supervision of the Head Custodian, Custodial Supervisor, and the Assistant Director of Facilities, and performs manual work in cleaning and caring of school district property.  The Custodial Worker also does minor maintenance tasks.  While performing the duties of this job, the custodial worker is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk and hear.  The Custodial Worker must frequently lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Sweeps and mops floors, corridors, and stairs.
  • Washes windows, walls, blackboards, sinks, and other fixtures.
  • Empties waste baskets, collects, and disposes of rubbish.
  • Vacuums and waxes floors.
  • Moves furniture and arranges chairs, tables, and other equipment.
  • Clears snow and ice from walks, stairs, and pathways.
  • Mows lawns, rakes leaves, and performs a variety of outside grounds keeping activities as assigned.
  • Delivers packages, messages, and equipment.
  • Cares for furnace and boiler room equipment.
  • Paints rooms and equipment and assists in making minor, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical repairs.
  • Monitors and reports vandalism to school property.
  • Gives directions to visitors and assists with outside activities.
     

RELATED EXPECTATIONS:
The Custodial Worker should demonstrate the ability to meet work schedules and maintain output of work under normal conditions.  Regular attendance, dependability, acceptance of responsibility, willingness to follow established procedures, cooperation with supervisors and fellow employees and ability to react appropriately to changing work conditions are normal expectations of the job. 

The Custodial Worker must be able to follow simple oral and written instructions. 

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

$18.50 - $20.00 hr. commensurate with experience
Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

Job Description:

4 hr position 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.— 185 days

Job Description:

  • The Food Service Worker works under the supervision of the School Lunch Director and performs manual work related to the preparation and serving of food.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the Food Service Worker is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, and crouch; and talk and hear.
  • The Food Service Worker must frequently lift and/or move more than 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Heat/reheat food for meal service daily.
  • Inventory, order and stock food and supplies.
  • Maintain a variety of records including those related to production records, daily reports, register tapes and receipts.
  • Serve food on the serving lines.
  • Monitor refrigerator temperatures on a regular basis.
  • Clean and maintain the kitchen equipment and serving area.
  • Performs daily tasks as needed, including operating the dishwasher, ringing the register and setting up for meetings.
  • Communicates with the School Lunch Director regarding repairs and complaints or suggestions from building staff.
  • Attend meetings and inservice as required.

Related Expectations:

  • The Food Service Worker should demonstrate the ability to meet work schedules and maintain output of work under normal conditions.
  • Regular attendance, dependability, acceptance of responsibility, willingness to follow established procedures, cooperation with supervisors and fellow employees and ability to react appropriately to changing work conditions are normal expectations of the job.
  • The Food Service Worker should demonstrate a working knowledge of the proper methods of cooking and serving food, the use of food utensils, appliances and equipment, of cleaning methods and the use of cleaning materials and equipment, and the economical and efficient use of supplies, equipment and food.
  • The Food Service Worker should demonstrate the ability to get along with others, including building staff and children.
  • The Food Service Worker must be able to follow simple to complex oral and written instructions.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.

$16.50 - $18.15 commensurate with experience.
Modified Girls 7/8 Basketball Coach

Modified Girls 7/8 Basketball Coach

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Must hold or be eligible for NYS Athletic Coaching Requirements 

The Athletics Department is seeking candidates for our Modified Girls 7/8 Basketball Coach vacancy.  The season starts on 11/23/26. Candidates must meet or be willing complete all NYSED coaching requirements. If interested please contact Len Kies, kiesl@guilderlandschools.net.

per GTA contract
Middle School Aide/Monitor

Middle School Aide/Monitor

Minimum Job Requirements: 

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED 

Job Description:

Position:  Aide Monitor - 6.75 hours (10 month, 185 days)

Location:  Farnsworth Middle School

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • The ability to communicate effectively with students, staff and the public as well as maintain confidentiality.
  • A pleasant demeanor and demonstration of good judgment and the ability to use problem-solving skills in stressful situations would be essential in this position.
  • Regular attendance, acceptance of responsibility, willingness to follow established procedures, cooperation and the ability to react appropriately to changing work conditions are normal expectations of the job.
  • The ability to walk extensively, stand, sit, use close vision, distance vision, and have the ability to hear and communicate.
  • The ability to lift and move tables (Cafeteria Monitoring).
  • The ability to immerse hands in disinfecting water to wash down tables (Cafeteria Monitoring).
  • The ability to assist with maintaining traffic flow and parking protocols in our front, side, and rear lots.
  • The ability to learn how to assist our receptionist with the processing of guest information in our E-Z Lobby computer system.
  • Successful passing of fingerprint and background checks as per federal/state requirements.
  • The ability to handle various duties throughout the building and assist administrators and staff as needed.
  • The quality of being dependable, flexible, and respectful to others.
  • The ability to relate well and enjoy working with middle school students.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. 

$16.50 per hour

The Guilderland Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, military status, national origin, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in its educational programs or employment. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position or program for which application has been made. 

Inquiries concerning this policy should be referred to:
Title IX Officer, Guilderland Central School District, 8 School Road, PO Box 18, Guilderland Center, NY 12085