Job Description

TITLE: Laborer

REPORTS TO: Building Administrator, District Administrator, or Department Supervisor/Director

Purpose: The Laborer will have the primary responsibility of supporting the building or department supervisor in ensuring the buildings and grounds are of a quality that will allow our students to receive a world class, relevant education. The Laborer will also have the primary responsibility of being the “face” of the building/department and ensuring all patrons receive a warm and friendly greeting. This Result Oriented Job Description is in conjunction with the job description provided by the Wayne County Civil Service.

Guiding Philosophy of a Palmyra-Macedon Laborer

• Embrace learning for all.

• Create and enthusiastically be part of a collaborative culture.

• Value collective capacity through job-embedded professional learning.

• Focus on results and not activities.

• Implement change for its effect on increased student achievement and the overall enhancement of the organization.

• Embrace the model of continuous improvement.

  Expected Results:

  1. The Laborer will ensure the day to day functions of the building/department will be accomplished by:

• Cleaning classrooms, offices, hallways, and all other areas of the building/department. Duties may include, but not limited to: washing walls and windows, vacuuming rugs, sweeping and waxing floors, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning pool/gymnasium area and locker rooms, cleaning cafeteria and kitchen area, and performing a variety of building and cleaning work.

• Performing general clean-up work. Work may include, but not limited to: collecting garbage, rubbish and recyclables, removing debris, raking leaves, cutting grass and weeds.

• Removing snow from sidewalks, parking lots and recreational areas by shoveling or using a tractor or pick-up truck and plow.

• Assisting in the maintenance and patching of roads, sidewalks, and parking lots by digging and backfilling trenches, spreading asphalt, sand and gravel.

• Assisting in preparation, laying out, marking and maintenance of athletic fields or playgrounds.

• Operating power driven tools and equipment such as, but not limited to: saws, compressors, drills, mixers, pumps, and various lawn mowing equipment and trimmers.

• Using hand tools such as, but not limited to: shovels, scythes, forks, rakes.

• Performing ground maintenance and beautification work. Work may include, but not limited to: trimming shrubs, cutting brush, planting and spading flower beds, planting trees and assisting in other grounds maintenance activities.

• Loading and unloading vehicles and trucks.

• Assisting in the installation and maintenance of signs and markings.

• Assisting with painting and unskilled carpentry tasks;

• Assisting in performing minor mechanical maintenance or equipment repairs. Work may include, but not limited to: pumps, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and servicing equipment.

• Assisting with the arranging of chairs, tables, and other equipment necessary for special use of the building (ex: Board of Education meetings, outside organizations, etc.).

  2. The Laborer will ensure all parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors to the Palmyra-Macedon CSD will experience the Pal-Mac Way by:

• Greeting parents, students, community members, employees, and all visitors with a friendly and helpful attitude.

• Displaying a customer service approach when working with others in person, on the phone, and through written and electronic communication.

• Being attentive to the needs of all individuals who request your assistance.

• Communicating clearly, both verbally and in writing.

• Utilizing their skills to de-escalate a situation when other people are in a heightened or excited state.

  3. The Laborer will assume other duties, projects and responsibilities as assigned by the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director.

  The Laborer will possess the following minimum qualities, qualifications, skills, and/or abilities:

• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

• Fingerprint clearance through New York State Office of School Personnel Review and Accountability.

• Evidence of an open, collaborative style that fosters a sense of teamwork and common purpose.

• Proven people skills and is an effective communicator with a sense of humor. The successful candidate will be positive, approachable, and respectful of others.

• Willingness to become an active, engaged and visible member of the Pal-Mac community.

• A clear communicator in oral and written language, including electronic communication.

• Work collaboratively with other staff members, administrators, students, and parents.

• Use problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Listens first.

  Evaluation: The Laborer will report to the Building Administrator or Department Supervisor/Director and be evaluated by the District approved document.

Job Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Working knowledge of practices, tools and materials used in the cleaning, minor maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment

• Self-starter, able to work alone

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Civil Service Title: Laborer 2nd Shift

Job Number: C555