DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : This is semi-skilled work involving responsibility for performing a wide variety of building maintenance and repair tasks. General supervision is received from a Labor Foreman, Head Utility Worker, Head General Mechanic, or a higher level skilled employee. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate cleaning or maintenance workers. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES :

• Repairs office and/or school furniture;

• Repairs plumbing fixtures;

• Replaces window glass and cords;

• Repairs and installs fences;

• Builds forms for concrete work;

• Mixes mortar;

• Installs playground equipment;

• Assists in cleaning and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment;

• Cuts and threads pipe;

• Sets up scaffolding;

• Prepares room set-ups and knock downs according to room schedules;

• Washes walls, ceilings, and windows;

• Paints walls and ceilings;

• Acts as a substitute custodian;

• Loads and unloads trucks and occasionally drives motor vehicles;

• Mows and rakes lawns and trims shrubs and trees;

• Removes snow from sidewalks;

• Performs a variety of related work as required;

• May prepare and maintain simple records and reports.

  FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of building maintenance practices; working knowledge of general mechanics, tools and equipment usage, terminology and safety precautions, ability to follow oral and written instructions; mechanical aptitude.

Job Qualifications

(A) One year of experience in building maintenance or trade's work; OR

(B) An equivalent combination of experience and training as defined by (A) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a New York State driver's license (Class 5) at time of appointment.

NOTE : The essential functions of this job are determined by the department/jurisdiction where the job is located.

Application Deadline:06/18/2024

Civil Service Title: Utility Worker