Laborer ll (Year-Round Seasonal)

Laborer II

An incumbent to a position in this class performs a wide variety of unskilled independent laboring work. Duties may involve assisting or acting as a "helper" to skilled craft workers (journeyman) in the areas of maintenance, repair and service activities. This position differs from Laborer I in that the Laborer II requires incumbents to have a working knowledge of the basic methods and techniques used in the areas of maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and grounds. Duties of this position may allow a Laborer II to work independently. Work is performed under immediate supervision. A Laborer II has no supervisory responsibilities.

Incumbents will be required to perform any tasks of an unskilled nature as deemed necessary by departments/divisions/agencies in city service: May act as an assistant to a skilled craft worker (journeyman) Carpenter, Mason, Electrician, Painter, Bricklayer, Plasterer, Glazier, General Mechanic and other skilled trades personnel; May serve as a general handyman performing duties, which include but are not limited to the following:

• repairing windows, doors, floors, walls;
• cleaning, operating, lubricating and repairing of boilers, pumps, heaters, pipe lines, motors, valves, traps and metering equipment;
• mixing plaster and concrete;
• performing necessary repair work on cranes, air compressors, air hoists;
• assisting in laying bricks, plastering walls, finishing concrete, painting etc.;
• assisting in the making and hanging of street signs and the erection of posts for this purpose;
• assisting in the maintenance of traffic signals and controllers;
• servicing automotive equipment by gassing, oiling and checking tires and various fluid levels in city owned vehicles;
• maintaining gas pump area to insure cleanliness and safety;
• assisting a Motor Equipment Mechanic in repairing trucks, automobiles and other automotive equipment by performing the less skilled mechanical repair work including but not limited to the following: charging of batteries; fixing flat tires; replacing worn or faulty parts, gaskets, broken wheels; changing spark plugs;
• stoking, clinker and clean furnaces used in burning of refuse materials;
• assisting in the maintenance of plant equipment such as oiling and greasing cranes and motors;
• attending hoppers, which feed furnaces and clear material through them into furnaces;
• attending push pits and clear material into tractor-trailers at Refuse Transfer Station;
• working in stockroom in Police Garage, Fire Garage, Broadway Garage, issuing supplies and materials;
• under direction, requisition supplies by using an electronic system, in the above stockrooms;
• maintains stockroom area to insure cleanliness and safety;
• receiving, accepting and signing for all deliveries;
• checking incoming orders against items listed on requisitions/invoices counting, grading or weighing the articles;
• assisting in loading and unloading of delivery vehicles such as parts, battery and tire truck, wagons, trucks, etc;
• assisting in placing materials and supplies in bins or on shelves in various stockrooms;
• operating a light pick-up truck, automobile or other light motorized equipment including the operation of the Zamboni Ice Machine and Forklift;
• pick-up or deliver various parts, materials and supplies, invoices and other forms to any city garages, repair shops, parts stores, etc;
• performing general labor and custodial work in and around city owned buildings including the removal of trash from buildings or apartments;
• preparing various reports as requested;
• maintaining various records;
• performing general building and grounds cleaning tasks as required;
• lifting garbage containers onto truck; operates packer controls; distributes load on truck and cover with tarpaulin;
• assisting in the care and handling of animals in the Animal Shelter; assists in the cleaning of the Animal Shelter and kennels; gathers and disposes of dead animals found in city streets, SPCA, veterinarian hospitals and various city laboratories;
• excavates and backfills for new construction and repairs; digs and refills trenches for water pipe lines;
• cleans and flushes streets, park areas, culverts, basins and sewer receivers;
• removes snow from streets, parks and recreational areas;
• assists in performing maintenance and repair on city streets, curbs and sidewalks;
• performs a variety of laboring duties in the ash removal system of a sewage treatment plant;
• cuts grass, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, cuts brush, spades flower beds and assists in ground maintenance activities including forestry improvement, tree planting and wood cutting;
• assists personnel in charge of recreation programs, in the organization and development of recreational activities;
• assists in the maintenance of recreational equipment in city parks, playgrounds and community centers; sets up equipment for recreational activities.

Minimum Qualifications: One year of experience performing general physical work in such areas as maintenance, repair or tending of buildings, grounds and equipment; OR, One year of experience assisting a skilled craft worker in carrying out their tasks. Special Requirement, Possession of a current NYS Drivers License may be required for employment in certain departments.

Additional Information: Working knowledge of the basic practices and techniques of one or more of the standard trades; Working knowledge of the common tools, terminology and safety precautions used in minor maintenance and repair work in buildings, grounds, incinerator plants, sewage treatment plants, water pumps and equipment; Working knowledge of automotive shop methods, procedures, safety precautions, shop tools and lubrication methods; Willingness to perform routine mechanical work; Willingness to work under all weather conditions; Ability to follow oral and written instructions; Mechanical aptitude; physical endurance; strength; agility; good hand and eye coordination; Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.