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Rochester Housing Authority Sr. Maintenance Laborer in Rochester, New York
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.