Laborer, P/T

Classified Vacancy:

Laborer, P/T- 12 month position

Approximate hours 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm Monday - Friday

(school recess and summer hours, adjusted to building needs)

Part -time positions receive paid personal and leave days and are eligible for membership in the NYS Retirement System.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The work involves performing routine manual labor, requiring physical endurance and a willingness to perform a variety of routine and repetitive tasks. Direct supervision is received from a variety of higher-ranking employees who create work assignments and review work completed.

Typical Work Activities include but are not limited to:

• Working independently and in conjunction with head custodians, custodians, maintenance mechanics, groundworkers, and other classifications to complete tasks.

• Completes work orders and miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisors.

• Conducts snow removal using a variety of equipment and tools.

• Lifts and moves bags of 50 lb. ice melt, treats walking surfaces with ice melt

• Mows and trims grass in the vicinity of the school facility.

• Maintains grounds, conducts light landscaping, collects trash and litter.

• Strips, scrubs, cleans, buffs, and burnishes floors with a variety of equipment.

• Apply floor finish

• Conducts preventative maintenance. Under supervision, guidance, through experience conducts minor repairs including but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, drywall and plaster, painting, and flooring, etc.

• Aides in roof inspection and maintenance.

• Uses step ladders, extension ladders, lifts, and scaffolding to accomplish tasks at heights.

• Prepare the facility for a wide variety of athletic, community education, school, and public events. Conducts take down and cleanup.

• Moves boxes, supplies, furniture, and other items with the use of a variety of moving equipment and tools. Acts as a messenger, makes deliveries of packages and miscellaneous items

• Dustmops, sweeps, and mops floors, corridors, stairwells, cafeterias, lavatories, locker-rooms, and other surfaces.

• Cleans and maintains entry ways, to include vacuuming entry rugs.

• Uses a variety of chemicals to clean.

• Cleans lavatories, locker-rooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and other building areas.

• Cleans rooms as assigned by supervisor.

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics

Working knowledge of the maintenance and repair of buildings, fixtures and equipment, and all tasks listed under “typical work activities”. An ability to make a variety of simple repairs and adjustments to buildings and equipment. Is capable of working independently and as a member of a team. Has the ability to lift medium weights and a willingness to perform routine manual work. Has a willingness to work under all weather conditions. Holds physical endurance and a physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

Applicants must be able to perform moderately heavy physical labor, lift 50 lbs., and be able to read, write and understand the English language. Holds a willingness to learn.

Application Deadline:06/17/2026