Substitute Laborer

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This work involves routine manual work requiring physical endurance and a willingness to perform various tasks. Laborers usually work under continuing supervision or their activities are subject to frequent inspection. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Assists in maintenance, repair and cleaning of buildings and equipment;
• Helps install and/or repair general plumbing equipment, such as sinks, toilets and drains;
• Performs minor repairs on a variety of mechanical devices such as air compressors, vacuum cleaners, fans, etc.;
• Operates trucks, pickup trucks with plow attachment and/or sweeper broom, automobiles, road side mowers, chain saws, jack hammers, compaction equipment, air compressors, wood chippers, and other motorized equipment;
• Takes part in general grounds maintenance activities;
• Serves as general handyman performing a variety of unskilled duties;
• Assists in preparation, laying out and maintenance of athletic fields and areas designated for beautification by clearing, grading, seeding, weeding and lining;
• Operates power driven tools and equipment such as saws, compressors, drills, mixers, pumps and mowers;
• Uses hand tools such as shovels, scythes, forks and rakes in grounds maintenance and beautification work; Loads and unloads trucks and stacks materials and supplies;
• Assists in erecting or assembling snow fences, barricades, picnic tables and recreation equipment;
• Performs general clean-up work such as removing debris, raking leaves, cutting grass, and weeds, shoveling snow, and assisting in collection of rubbish and litter from public lands and facilities.

FULL PERFORMANCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Willingness to perform routine manual tasks; some knowledge of modem buildings, equipment and grounds maintenance and repair practices; industry; dependability; manual dexterity; ability to lift heavy weights; ability to follow simple oral or written instructions; willingness to work under all weather conditions, physical endurance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: None is required, but some experience in manual labor is desirable.

SALARY: In Accordance with Substitute Rates

Queries should be directed to:
Mary Legacy, District Clerk
Chateaugay Central School
42 River Street, PO Box 904
Chateaugay, NY 12920
m.legacy@chateaugaycsd.org
518-497-6611 ext 2301