Job Description

HOURLY RANGE: $18.44 - $23.78

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. Supervision is not a function of this position. 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, vehicles, 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, other vehicles, including changing tires, checking fluid levels, etc.;

Picks up and disposes trash or soiled linen;

Complies with various Occupational Safety & Health Administration laws and regulations, including reading and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets relating to hazardous materials and other substances;

Delivers clean linen;

Acts as a messenger;

May occasionally act as a crew leader for part-time, seasonal and less senior personnel in training.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, 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;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be able to perform moderately heavy physical labor, and be able to read, write and understand the English language.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES:

Section 424-a of the Social Services Law requires the local social services district to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated child abuse or maltreatment report on file with the State Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment.

All potential employees for this position will be required to sign the necessary clearance form prior to being advised that they will be hired. Refusal to sign will be cause for an automatic non-selection.

Subject to background investigation and fingerprinting for appointment. (Applicant may be required to submit the necessary fees for the fingerprint processing.)

NOTE: Verifiable part‑time and/or volunteer experience will be pro‑rate toward meeting