Maintenance Helper

• Position Type:
  Civil Service / Maintenance Helper
• Date Posted: 5/26/2026
• Location:
  
  Poughkeepsie City School District
• Date Available:
  
  As soon as practicable

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of: MAINTENANCE HELPER, POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

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.

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.

• 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 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.

In accordance with the CSEA contract, $48,737-$55,983.

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 tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.