Laborer

Laborer

Distinguishing Features of the Class: The work involves performing routine manual work requiring physical endurance and willingness to perform a variety of routine and repetitive tasks. Direct supervision is received from a variety of higher-ranking employees who make work assignments and review work completed. Direction may be exercised by this class over part-time seasonal and lower ranking maintenance and learning personnel. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities: Cleans and services buildings by sweeping and mopping offices halls stairways etc.; Waxes and buffs floors with mechanical equipment; Oils lubricates or greases motors such as found in engine room laundry elevators etc.; Cleans lighting fixtures replaces light bulbs and washes windows moves furniture and equipment and washes walls; Assists with outside work such as sweeping walks shoveling snow cutting lawns trimming hedges etc.; Loads and unloads trucks; Cleans and performs minor maintenance on trucks tractors and tools; Picks up and disposes trash or soiled linen; Delivers clean linen; Acts as a messenger.

If Assigned to Town/village these additional duties may apply: Assists in patching roads and streets; Rakes tamps and shovels asphalt; Loads and unloads trucks; Excavates and backfills for construction and repairs; Charges mixing machines with cement sand and stone; Cleans streets park areas culverts sewers and basins; Removes snow and ice from streets walks parks and recreation areas; Acts as wing man on snow plow; Sands cinders salts streets and roads; Cuts grass trims shrubs rakes leaves cuts brush spades flower beds; Acts as helper or assistant to skilled or semi-skilled workmen; Assists in the installation and maintenance of water and sewer lines; Assists in the installation and maintenance of traffic signs and markings; Directs motor equipment and acts as flag man; Performs a variety of heavy building cleaning work such as washing walls and windows.

Full Performance Knowledge Skills Abilities and Personal Characteristics: Working knowledge of the maintenance and repair of buildings fixtures and equipment; ability to make a variety of simple repairs and adjustments to buildings and equipment; ability to lift medium weights; willingness to perform routine manual work; willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical endurance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Qualifications: There are no education or experience requirements. Applicants must be able to perform moderately heavy physical labor.