Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker

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; however, the ability to complete tasks independently is required.  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, electrical, painting and various other building and grounds maintenance operations;
• 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, 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: 

1. Two (2) years of full-time paid work experience as a helper or laborer in one or more of the mechanical or construction trades; OR
2. Two (2) years of full-time paid experience as a maintenance laborer; OR
3. 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.