Jurisdictional Class:
Non-Competitive
Adopted: 5/1/03
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is semi-skilled work involving
responsibility for independently performing a variety of mechanical and other
building maintenance tasks or for serving as a helper to a journeyman
tradesman. In addition, the work
involves routine cleaning activities and may involve the part-time operation of
a truck, automobile or other automotive equipment. General instructions are received and work is performed under
immediate or general supervision, depending upon the nature of the task. May be required to be on-call during time
off and perform other duties as assigned.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Operates trucks, automobiles, air compressors and other
motorized equipment;
Mows, rakes and cuts grass;
Removes snow and ice from walks, pathways, steps and parking
lot;
Takes part in general grounds maintenance activities;
Serves as general handyman performing a variety of
semi-skilled duties;
Sweep, mop, strip and wax floors, vacuum and clean carpets,
wash walls, dust;
Empties waste baskets and disposes of rubbish;
Replaces light bulbs, towels, soap and other supplies;
Distributes and/or delivers packages and mail;
Picks up and delivers commodity food.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS: Good
knowledge of modern buildings and grounds cleaning, maintenance, and repair
practices; good knowledge of the practices and techniques of one or more of the
standard trades; mechanical aptitude; ability to follow oral and written
instructions; some knowledge of grounds maintenance activities; industry; good
physical condition; dependability; manual dexterity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A) One year
of experience in either general building construction or maintenance work in
one or more of the standard trades, such as carpentry, plumbing or electrical;
OR
B) Any
equivalent combination of experience and training.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a New York State Class B driver’s license within
six months of hire.