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MAINTENANCE WORKER

WEEKEND SHIFT

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

This is semi-skilled work involving the performance of routine building repair and maintenance and/or assisting skilled tradesmen or mechanics in a variety of buildings and grounds maintenance tasks. A working knowledge of one or more trades is necessary; however, the title does not demand journey-level skill for any considerable portion of their time. Work is performed under direct or general supervision of a superior depending upon the nature of the assignment. General instructions are received regarding routine jobs; detailed instructions will be received on new, unusual or difficult assignments. May supervise the work of maintenance laborers or custodial workers as assigned.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative Only)

+ Performs semi-skilled work in masonry, carpentry, and electrical or painting operations;

+ Performs general grounds and building maintenance tasks (as described for Maintenance Laborer);

+ Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls and other parts of buildings;

+ Removes and replaces furniture;

+ Does interior and exterior painting;

+ Installs and repairs basic electric fixtures, wiring and related equipment;

+ Installs and repairs basic general plumbing equipment, such as sinks, faucets, water closets, and bathtubs. ·

+ Assists in cleaning and repairing boilers, pumps, heaters, pipelines, valves and traps;

+ Mixes plaster and concrete and assists in laying brick, plastering walls, finishing concrete work, etc.;

+ Takes part in general grounds maintenance activities;

+ Installs shelves and storage cabinets; Serves as a general handy-person performing a variety of semi-skilled duties;

+ May help in estimating time and materials for assigned tasks;

+ May assist other trades and outside contractors in installation and construction as required;

+ Performs related work as required.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

+ Working knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions of one or more of the mechanical trades;

+ Working knowledge of modern buildings and grounds maintenance and repair practices;

+ Skill in the operation of manual and power-driven tools;

+ Ability to understand and follow directions;

+ Ability to get along with others;

+ Willingness to work under all weather conditions;

+ Mechanical aptitude;

+ Manual dexterity;

+ Reliability;

+ Good judgment;

+ Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A) Two (2) years of fulltime paid work experience as a helper or laborer in one or more of the mechanical or construction trades; OR

B) Two (2) years of fulltime paid experience as a maintenance laborer; OR

C) Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

SPECIAL NOTE:

A valid New York State driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. Employees possessing additional licenses (e.g. a Commercial Driver’s License) may be required to drive any vehicle, which they are licensed to drive.

+ THIS POSITION REQUIRES ON-CALL EVERY SUNDAY FROM 4:30 P.M. TO 8:00 A.M. MONDAY

+ SNOW REMOVAL IS MANDATORY

GRADE 8A Salary $46,265.96

SALARY (includes .60 cents differential pay)

HOURS 40 PER WEEK

SHIFT 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (Sunday – Thursday)

(½ hour unpaid lunch)