Employment

Current Openings

Join our team and be part of the foundation of our school district’s success. We are always looking for passionate individuals who value education and are committed to student achievement. Stay connected by checking this page regularly for new opportunities that match your skills and interests.

Current Openings:

• Biology Teacher
• Building Maintenance Supervisor
• Lunch/Recess Monitor
• Mathematics Teacher
• Substitute Bus Drivers*/Attendants
• Substitute Teachers

Interested candidates can apply through OLAS (Online Application System for Educators) to be considered for these positions.

Building Maintenance Supervisor

Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to Mr. Zachary Abbe by November 25, 2025.

• Via OLAS
• Via Mail at 381 Madison St. Waterville NY, 13480
• or through email to zabbe@watervillecsd.org

BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR – Competitive

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is semi-skilled work involving responsibility for independently performing a variety of mechanical and other building maintenance tasks, while supervising the planning, organizing, directing and operating of the custodial and maintenance activities of the building and grounds. Although a working knowledge of one or more trades is usual, a maintenance supervisor/worker does not utilize the more skilled journeyman techniques for any considerable portion of his time. In addition, the work may involve the part-time operation of a truck, automobile, or other automotive equipment or supervision of others. General instructions are received and work is performed under immediate or general supervision depending upon the nature of the task.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Supervises other employees as directed;
• Plans, schedules and assigns employees to various cleaning, maintenance, and renovation tasks;
• Oversees the security of the physical property;
• Inspects buildings, equipment and premises for hazards & violations of safety codes and prepares and oversees maintenance and repair programs;
• Administers maintenance & operation budget;
• Prepares specs and plans for annual maintenance, repairs and alterations to buildings, grounds and equipment;
• Acts as liaison between contractors or municipalities engaged in providing services to properties;
• Performs general building and grounds maintenance and housekeeping duties;
• Serves as general handyman performing a variety of semi-skilled duties;
• Performs semi-skilled work in masonry, carpentry, electrical and painting operations;
• Helps to install and repair wiring systems and electric fixtures and equipment;
• Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls and other parts of buildings;
• Does interior and exterior painting;
• Helps to install and repair general plumbing equipment, such as sinks and baths;
• Assists in cleaning and repairing boilers, pumps, heaters, pipe lines, valves and traps;
• Inspects & supervises the maintenance of boilers and related HVAC system equipment;
• Responds to inquiries from employees and the public regarding B&G activities;
• Maintains records and prepares reports;
• May make necessary purchases of materials and supplies for repair and maintenance work;
• Develops & conducts a preventative maintenance program and schedule for the HVAC, exhaust, plumbing, fire alarm, emergency lighting and electrical systems;
• Operates trucks, automobiles, air compressors, and other motorized equipment.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE. SKILLS. ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Good knowledge of modern buildings and grounds maintenance and repair practices;
• working knowledge of the practices and techniques of one or more of the standard trades;
• mechanical aptitude, industry;
• dependability;
• manual dexterity;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

(A) Possession of Associate’s Degree in construction, engineering technology, or a closely related field AND three (3) years of experience in building construction or one of the standard trades, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR

(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND five (5) years of experience in building construction or one of the standard trades, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; OR

(C) Six (6) years of experience in building construction or one of the standard trades, one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.

Substitute Bus Drivers* / Attendants

The Transportation Department has current and immediate openings for Substitute Bus Driver and Attendants. A Civil Service application, fingerprint clearance and a high school diploma or GED are required. Drivers: Possession of or the ability to obtain a Clean Commercial License B, PS and a satisfactory driving record is required.

Wages:  Paid training up to 40 hours. Substitute starting rate of $19. Substantial increase in rate after 300 hours and then again at 100 hours of logged driving with the district.  Possibility of moving into a full-time bus driver position. Full-time driver pay rate starts at $25+/hour. Benefits available with a full-time placement.

School bus drivers are subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and return-to-duty testing for alcohol and controlled substances as required by Board Policy and US Department of Transportation regulations.

* There is potential to develop into a permanent bus driver.

Below is a link to all of the applications that are required:

Attendants will need the first three (3) links below. Bus drivers will need to complete all four (4) applications.

• Civil Service Veteran, Exempt Volunteer Firefighter, Disabled Spouse and Blind Status Form
• Civil Service Application for Oneida County
  This is an online application that must be completed. There is no Civil Service test. Find Waterville Central School and select APPLY. You will need to Register and create a Log In to apply with a valid email address for confirmation.
• Waterville Central School District Employment Application
• NYS DMV Article 19-A Bus Driver Application

Please enclose a copy of your Driver’s License (Class B, P&S endorsements preferred) along with three (3) letters of reference along with your application.

Apply at Waterville Central School Transportation Department in person or by mail to:

Transportation Supervisor – Ethan Ostrander
Waterville Central School
175 East Bacon Street
Waterville, NY 13480

Substitute Teachers

The Waterville Central School District serves a rural community approximately 15 minutes south of Utica, New York. The Waterville CSD consists of approximately 800 students in grades K-12 and is seeking outstanding candidates to serve as Substitutes for Teaching in all areas.

Download a Waterville Central School District Employment Application

Job Type: Full Time (10 Month)
Application Deadline: Call the district office for more information: (315) 841-3900

Please apply through OLAS: the Online Application System for Educations (OLAS) Educational Jobs in the Mohawk Valley website and the Oneida County Civil Service website.

If you cannot access the documents on this page, please call (315) 841-3900 or email Communications to obtain the document in an alternative format.

More Information

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