Jurisdictional Class:
Non-Competitive (pending jurisdictional classification)
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 either case, although a
good knowledge of one or more trades is necessary, a maintenance man does not
utilize the more skilled journeyman techniques for any considerable portion of
his time. 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;
Performs semi-skilled work in masonry, carpentry, electrical
or painting operations;
Plasters and paints walls, partitions and ceiling;
Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls and other parts of
building;
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;
Helps to install and repair wiring systems and electrical
fixtures and equipment;
Distributes and/or delivers packages and mail;
Picks up and delivers commodity food;
Assists in cleaning and repairing boilers, pumps, heaters,
pipe lines, valves and traps;
Mixes plaster and concrete and assists in laying brick,
plastering walls, finishing concrete work, etc.;
Helps to install and repair general plumbing equipment, such as sinks toilets and baths.
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) Two years
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 FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION: Possession of an appropriate New York State
Operator’s license.