HS Musical employees will have the primary responsibility of providing the students of the Palmyra-Macedon Central School District with a world-class, relevant education in theater.  HS Musical employees will ensure students are prepared to execute a high quality performance as well as guide students in attaining the knowledge and skills necessary for success during their theater career at Pal-Mac.
 

 

TITLE:  Laborer

REPORTS TO:  Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department Supervisor/Director

Purpose:  The Laborer will have the primary responsibility of supporting the building or department supervisor in ensuring the buildings and grounds are of a quality that will allow our students to learn, grow, and contribute.  The Laborer will also have the primary responsibility of being the “face” of the building/department and ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting.  This Result Oriented Job Description is in conjunction with the job description provided by the Wayne County Civil Service.

Core Values:

As a Pal-Mac staff, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values. 

In all of our actions and interactions we:

• Focus on students
• Value the power of positive relationships
• Act with integrity and honesty
• Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion
• Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow
• Foster safety and a sense of belonging

 Expected Results:

1.      The Laborer will ensure the day to day functions of the building/department will be accomplished by: 

• Cleaning classrooms, offices, hallways, and all other areas of the building/department.  Duties may include, but not limited to: washing walls and windows, vacuuming rugs, sweeping and waxing floors, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning pool/gymnasium area and locker rooms, cleaning cafeteria and kitchen area,  and performing a variety of building and cleaning work.
• Performing general clean-up work.  Work may include, but not limited to: collecting garbage, rubbish and recyclables, removing debris, raking leaves, cutting grass and weeds.
• Removing snow from sidewalks, parking lots and recreational areas by shoveling or using a tractor or pick-up truck and plow.
• Assisting in the maintenance and patching of roads, sidewalks, and parking lots by digging and backfilling trenches, spreading asphalt, sand and gravel.
• Assisting in preparation, laying out, marking and maintenance of athletic fields or playgrounds.
• Operating power driven tools and equipment such as, but not limited to: saws, compressors, drills, mixers, pumps, and various lawn mowing equipment and trimmers.
• Using hand tools such as, but not limited to: shovels, scythes, forks, rakes. 
• Performing ground maintenance and beautification work.  Work may include, but not limited to: trimming shrubs, cutting brush, planting and spading flower beds, planting trees and assisting in other grounds maintenance activities.
• Loading and unloading vehicles and trucks.
• Assisting in the installation and maintenance of signs and markings.
• Assisting with painting and unskilled carpentry tasks;
• Assisting in performing minor mechanical maintenance or equipment repairs.  Work may include, but not limited to: pumps, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and servicing equipment.
• Assisting with the arranging of chairs, tables, and other equipment necessary for special use of the building (ex: Board of Education meetings, outside organizations, etc.).

 2.      The Laborer will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by: 

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request your assistance.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

3.   The Laborer will assume other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by the  Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.

The Laborer will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
• Fingerprint clearance through New York State Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability.
• Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common purpose.
• Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor.  The successful candidate will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.
• Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the Pal-Mac community.
• A clear communicator in oral and written language, including electronic communication.
• Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
• Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Listens first.

Evaluation: The Laborer will report to the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director and be evaluated by the District approved document.

 

 

 

 

Hours: 9:00am-1:00

TITLE:	Food Service Helper
REPORTS TO:	Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.

Purpose: The Food Service Helper will have the primary responsibility of performing under the immediate supervision of a Cook, Dietetic Technician, or Food Service Supervisor in connection with the preparation of food, service of food, and cleaning of kitchen equipment.  The Food Service Helper will also have the primary responsibility of being the “face” of the building/department and ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting.  This Result Oriented Job Description is in conjunction with the job description provided by the Wayne County Civil Service.

Core Values:

As a Pal-Mac staff, we believe that we can achieve our vision and accomplish our mission if, in all of our work, we focus on clearly defined and consistently demonstrated core values. 

In all of our actions and interactions we:

• Focus on students
• Value the power of positive relationships
• Act with integrity and honesty
• Work with a purpose, striving for excellence, pride and passion
• Approach experiences with an open mind and a willingness to grow
• Foster safety and a sense of belonging

 Expected Results:

1.      The Food Service Helper will ensure the day-to-day functions of the building/department will be accomplished by: 

• Maintaining working knowledge of the proper methods of serving food.
• Maintaining working knowledge of the care of kitchen appliances.
• Filling condiments, utensils, napkins, straws and necessary supplies for food service and consumption.
• Cleaning, washing and otherwise preparing vegetables and fruit for cooking.
• Assisting in the preparation of salads and desserts.
• Assisting cooks in any phase of their duties.
• Washing dishes, pots, and pans by hand or machine.
• Acting as cashier when directed.
• Following all requirements, regulations, and policies outlined in the Food Service Handbook.

 2.      The Food Service Helper will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by: 

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.
• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

3.   The Food Service Helper will assume other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TITLE:                Lifeguard
REPORTS TO:   Director of Swimming Pools

Purpose: The lifeguard will have the primary responsibility of ensuring a safe environment for all participants in and around the school district pool.

Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Lifeguard

• Focus on safety first.
• Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.
• Value collective capacity through job-embedded learning.
• Focus on results and not activities.
• Embrace the model of continuous improvement.

Expected Results:
1. The Lifeguard will create an environment where students, faculty and staff, administration, and community members are safe by ensuring continuous pool and pool area supervision by:

•  Actively avoiding and prohibiting possible distractors.
•  Maintaining adequate visual surveillance in positions that provide a clear view of the pool bottom and avoid glare or blind spots.
•  Knowing and enforcing all pool area rules.

2. The Lifeguard will create an environment where students, faculty and staff, administration, and community members are safe, focusing on injury prevention by:

•  Actively participating in training and drills as required by the District.
•  Reading all training manuals, materials, and safety plans provided.
•  Wearing attire appropriate to safely meet all lifeguard duties.
•  Maintaining constant surveillance of the area of responsibility and avoiding distractions during chair rotation.
•  Refraining from personal cell phone use.
•  Avoiding lengthy conversations with patrons or others.
•  Discouraging extended breath holding and voluntary hyperventilating amongst bathers.
•  Identifying and reporting potentially hazardous areas in and around the pool to the supervisor.
•  Regulating the use of the starting blocks.
•  Enforce diving rules and regulate the use of diving boards.
• Taking breaks to avoid fatigue when properly relieved by another lifeguard.

3. The Lifeguard will create an environment where students, faculty and staff, administration, and community members are safe when reacting to emergencies, injuries, and other incidents by:

• Intervening in any situation that could jeopardize the health and safety of a person or divert the lifeguard’s attention from general supervision of bathers.
•  Following the Safety Plan when responding to potential incidents or emergency situations.
•  Using whistle and hand signals for communication as established.
•  Maintaining crowd control in the event of an emergency.
•  Providing basic first aid and/or CPR until medical assistance arrives.
•  Reporting fecal, vomit and blood instances to the supervisor immediately and implementing directed next steps.
•  Updating and maintaining daily records, injury logs, illness logs, and other information as requested by any supervisor.

4. The Lifeguard will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.
•  Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through electronic communication.
•  Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request their assistance.
•  Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.
•  Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

5. The Lifeguard will perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Physical Education, Athletics, and Community Service or his/her designee.

Lifeguards will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:

•  Fingerprint clearance through New York State Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability.
•  Current valid CPR training certification.
•  Current valid Lifeguard certification.
•  Current standard first aid training.
•  Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
•  Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common purpose.
•  Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor. The lifeguard will be positive,  approachable, and respectful of others.
•  Capable of enforcing regulations firmly and impartially.
•  Willing to become an active, engaged and visible member of the learning community.
•  A clear communicator in oral and written language, including electronic communication.
•  Works collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.
•  Uses problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
•  Listens first.

Evaluation:
At a minimum, the lifeguard will be evaluated annually by the Director of Swimming Pools.