SENIOR MAINTENANCE LABORER (Rochester Housing Authority)

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This work involves the performance of tasks requiring some special knowledge or skill which is usually acquired on the job. Work is usually performed under the direct supervision of a Maintenance Mechanic.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Assist with inspection of properties.

• Assist with electrical, plumbing, and heating repairs.

• Assist with performing carpentry, painting, masonry, and roofing work.

• Mow lawns, shovel snow, and remove garbage.

• Perform general building and grounds cleaning tasks as well as a variety of other semi-skilled and unskilled work.

ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to learn mechanical skills and methods.

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written directions.

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of honesty and integrity.

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 110 lbs. with assistance.

• Ability to climb stairs often carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs.

• Ability to push/pull forces up to 60 lbs.

• Ability to utilize tools requiring coupling forces up to 60 lbs.

• Ability to kneel for 20 minutes continuously, for up to 1 hour per 8-hour shift.

• Ability to sit for 45 minutes continuously, for up to 2 hours per 8-hour shift.

• Ability to stand for 4 hours continuously, for up to 7 hours per 8-hour shift.

• Ability to walk up to 5000 ft. in a typical 8-hour work shift.

• Willingness to work outdoors for extended periods of time in all types of weather.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Possess a working knowledge of rough carpentry, mechanical repair work, rough painting and other construction or maintenance trades.

• Demonstrate efficiency in the use of hand and machine tools.

• Ability to perform semi-skilled manual tasks without constant supervision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Class D New York State Motor Vehicle Operator's license at time of hire, AND maintenance of the license throughout tenure in this title.