Jurisdiction: Schools

Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive

Adopted: 12/16/80

COURIER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is routine manual work involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of motor equipment in the receipt and delivery of mail, supplies, and equipment within the school district. The incumbent is also responsible for the performance of routine building cleaning and grounds maintenance activities. The work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established procedures. Supervision of other employees is not normally a responsibility of this position. A Courier does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

Operates a motor vehicle to pick‑up, sort, and deliver mail, educational supplies and equipment within the school district;

Operates a motor vehicle to receive band deliver bank deposits;

Maintains a simple log of pick0up and delivery activities;

Sweeps, mops, and vacuums floors;

Dusts chairs, tables, desks, shelves and other furniture;

Cleans sinks, toilets, and restocks soap and towel dispensers;

Performs routine groundskeeping activities such as mowing lawns, trimming shrubs, and shoveling snow from sidewalks;

Arranges tables and chairs for meetings and school assemblies;

May load and unload trucks as required;

May assist superiors in the performance of semi‑skilled building maintenance and repair activities on an occasional basis.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of the operation and routine maintenance of motor equipment; working knowledge of building cleaning and grounds maintenance methods and materials; skill in the safe and efficient operation of motor equipment; ability to perform routine building cleaning and ground maintenance activities; ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to lift heavy objects; ability to prepare and maintain simple written records; manual dexterity; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: none

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of an appropriate operator's license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is required at the time of appointment.