Utility Worker
: Job Details :

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