ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT  -   400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850                                                           

NOTICE  OF  VACANCY 

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.  Our Mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

Position Title:	2.0 School Bus Mechanics/Drivers
Minimum            Civil Service Qualifications:	Possession of an Associate's Degree in automotive or diesel technology; OR Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED) and one year of experience as a journey level Automotive Mechanic; OR Graduation from high school or possession of a GED and three years of experience in the repair of automotive equipment; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), and (C) above.
Brief Description:	Operates a school bus in Emergency Situations; Does paperwork as required (e.g., time sheets, mileage records, defect sheets, accident forms, etc.); Perfoms maintenance and repairs on motor equipment such as buses, trucks, tractors, etc.; Repairs or overhauls brake systems, clutches, differentials, transmissions, and front and rear axles; Repairs generators, starters, lights and ignition; Tunes motors and adjusts carburetors; Adjusts steering mechanisms and aligns wheels; Grinds valves and fits new bearings, pistons and rings; Greases vehicles, changes oil and oil filters; Inspects automotive equipment to insure compliance with New York State Motor Vehicle Inspection Regulations; May perform body work and painting; May be required to work and clean, maintaining work area; Maintain and repair various grounds and snow removal equipment; Snow removal and salting.
Location:	Transportation Department – 150 Bostwick Road, Ithaca NY 14850
Anticipated Start:	January 22, 2024
Shift:	First, Day, or Second Shift possible
Posting Dates:	December 21, 2023 – Until Filled (Review of applications will begin on Jan. 8th.)

Required Qualifications:

• The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation and discipline.  Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
• Must Possess flexibility, adaptability, good organizational skills, must be task oriented, work well under pressure.

Salary Range:                          $25.91 per hour (minimum), in accordance with Bargaining Agreement.

Apply at:      ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com (EXTERNAL applicants only)                               

Internal applicants, please apply via SchoolFront here. Employees in the in EA unit only may submit a letter of interest to:     carolyn.headlam@icsd.k12.ny.us        

or Mail to:

Office of Human Resources 

Ithaca City School District                                                                                                                                

400 Lake Street                                                                                                                                 

Ithaca, NY 14850                                                                 

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.

  ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

                            400 Lake Street • Ithaca, New York • 14850

NOTICE OF VACANCY

We envision 6000+ Thinkers. Thinking is foundational to the development of self and society. It is the cornerstone of all creative ideas and problem solving, new scientific discoveries, new products and services, individual and organizational learning, education, business success, interpersonal and intrapersonal communications, all social change and even democracy itself. Our vision is what we see. It motivates us. Our vision is audacious.   Our Mission is to engage, educate, and empower. We will strive to engage all students in the importance and relevance of thinking; to educate every learner to communicate, comprehend, and collaborate for understanding; and to empower all in the ICSD to achieve academic excellence.

BUS DRIVER TRAINEES - NO CDL REQUIRED 

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

20 HOURS PER WEEK MINIMUM

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Complete paid driver training program which includes studying for CDL with the guidance of Ithaca City School District 19A trainers.

QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a currently valid driver’s license and be at least 21 years

                                                of age.

SALARY RANGE: $15.80 per hour while training 

(once soloed $23.67 per hour)

Questions about the position?- Contact Transportation Department at 607-274-2128.

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APPLY TO: https://ithacacityschools.recruitfront.com

Need assistance to apply - contact Mark Vrede at 607-274-2137.

• Please follow all instructions for RecruitFront.

• Make sure to upload all required documents.

• Submit your completed application to the position desired.

• Applications will be reviewed periodically. If your application is complete, someone will notify you regarding completing the necessary paperwork. You will also receive instructions on the fingerprint requirement for the NYS Education Department. 

                                                                           

The Ithaca City School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military status, veteran status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, or other federal/state protected status.