Position Title

Building Maintenance Helper (1.0 FTE)

Required Application Type

School Related Personnel

Salary/Pay Scale

$18.81 - $22.91 per hour

Job Description

LOCATION:                          Central Administration – Albany CTE

BASIC FUNCTION:

An employee in this class does unskilled manual work in performing a variety of tasks connected with the operation, maintenance and cleaning of buildings and facilities maintenance.  Miscellaneous minor repair work may be performed, but it does not require the same degree of proficiency and ability as that called for in the semi-skilled position of Building Maintenance Mechanic. General directions are received in connection with each assignment and supervision is received while work is in process and upon completion.  Does related work as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists in a variety of tasks in regard to the upkeep of buildings, grounds and equipment.
2. Takes part in painting of rooms and hallways.
3. Performs minor carpentry work such as repairs to desks, tables and office furniture.
4. Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, washing and applying paint and varnish remover.
5. Assists in the maintenance of grounds by mowing lawns, and athletic fields, trimming shrubbery and taking care of flower beds.
6. Replaces defective fuses and light bulbs.
7. Helps to clean and maintain tools, machinery and other mechanical equipment.
8. Assists in removing snow and ice from walks, parking lots and pathways.
9. Repairs and replaces switch outlets, electric lights, tubes and alarm lights.
10. Assists in repair and adjustment of laundry equipment, snow removal equipment, lawn mowers and other equipment.
11. Cleans filter traps and exhaust systems.
12. Repairs and greases wheelchairs, carts and some machinery as required.
13. Working knowledge of practices tools and materials used in the cleaning, maintenance and repair of buildings and equipment.
14. Ability to follow simple oral and written directions.
15. Willingness to perform routine manual work.
16. Manual dexterity.
17. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Civil Service Title

Building Maintenance Helper

Job Qualifications

1. One (1) year of experience in ordinary manual labor.

The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.

Vacancies are filled by certified list provided by Albany County Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Albany County to obtain a permanent appointment.

Application Procedure

SALARY:               BOCES employee salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with contract language.

CLOSING DATE: POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

Job Category

Clerical/Support Staff Positions

Job Location

Capital District Region

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