CARPENTER

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.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: 

Works as a journeyman carpenter; does related work as required. 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: 

This is skilled work involving responsibility for efficient and workmanlike performance of a variety of carpentry tasks and odd jobs requiring a good knowledge of the trade. Specific instructions are received regarding what tasks to perform and how to perform them. Non-competitive Civil Service. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only) 

Repairs cabinets, desks, chairs, tables and other office equipment; 

Repairs doors, window frames, floors, stair rails, machinery guards; 

Replaces window glass and cords; 

Sands and refinishes floors, desks, woodwork, chairs and tables; 

Operates woodworking machinery such as lathes, planers, borers, rip, cross-cut, hand and jig saws; Constructs, repairs, and refinishes a variety of wood articles; 

Constructs work from plans and specifications; 

Builds forms for concrete work; 

Does concrete work when necessary. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Good knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology, and accident precautions of the trade; ability to work from plans and specifications, and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; ability to operate common woodworking machinery; physical strength and stamina; good physical condition. 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

Three years of experience as a carpenter, one of which shall have been on a journeyman level, and completion of a standard grade school course; or any equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to do the work. 

 Additional Civil Service Information:

• If applicable, applicants must be appointed based on eligilbity 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 more information on Civil Service, please visit our website at www.uticaschools.org 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. 

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