Laborer, P/T

Wscschools; Town of West Seneca (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wscschools is seeking a part-time Laborer for a 12-month position. Hours are 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with duties including groundskeeping, cleaning, and light repairs as directed by supervisors.

The role requires physical endurance and the ability to perform routine tasks in all weather conditions. Fingerprinting may be required for employment and eligibility for NYS retirement benefits applies to part-time staff.

Qualifications

• Moderate physical labor, ability to sustain long periods of standing and performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and handle physical chores.
• Reading and writing English required for reports and instruction.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual labor under supervision.
• Assist head custodians, maintenance staff, and other personnel to complete tasks.
• Snow removal using available equipment; maintain grounds and sidewalks.
• Mow, trim, and maintain grass around the school facility.
• Clean floors, apply floor finishes, and assist in light repairs as needed.
• Move boxes, supplies, furniture, and other items with moving equipment.
• Prepare facilities for events and assist with setup and takedown.

Skills

Moderate physical labor

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Reading & writing English

Job description

Classified Vacancy:

Laborer, P/T-12 month position

Approximate hours: 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Monday - Friday

(school recess and summer hours, adjusted to departmentneeds)

Part -time positions receive paid personal and leave days and are eligible for membership in the NYS Retirement System.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

The work involves performing routine manual labor, requiring physical endurance and a willingness to perform a variety of routine and repetitive tasks. Direct supervision is received from a variety of higher-ranking employees who create work assignments and review work completed.

Typical Work Activities

include but are not limited to:

• Working independently and in conjunction with head custodians, custodians, maintenance mechanics, groundworkers, and other classifications to complete tasks.


• Completes work orders and miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisors.


• Conducts snow removal using a variety of equipment and tools.


• Lifts and moves bags of 50 lb. ice melt, treats walking surfaces with ice melt


• Mows and trims grass in the vicinity of the school facility.


• Maintains grounds, conducts light landscaping, collects trash and litter.


• Strips, scrubs, cleans, buffs, and burnishes floors with a variety of equipment.


• Apply floor finish


• Conducts preventative maintenance. Under supervision, guidance, through experience conducts minor repairs including but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, HVAC, mechanical, drywall and plaster, painting, and flooring, etc.


• Aides in roof inspection and maintenance.


• Uses step ladders, extension ladders, lifts, and scaffolding to accomplish tasks at heights.


• Prepare the facility for a wide variety of athletic, community education, school, and public events. Conducts take down and cleanup.


• Moves boxes, supplies, furniture, and other items with the use of a variety of moving equipment and tools. Acts as a messenger, makes deliveries of packages and miscellaneous items


• Dustmops, sweeps, and mops floors, corridors, stairwells, cafeterias, lavatories, locker-rooms, and other surfaces.


• Cleans and maintains entry ways, to include vacuuming entry rugs.


• Uses a variety of chemicals to clean.


• Cleans lavatories, locker-rooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, and other building areas.


• Cleans rooms as assigned by supervisor.

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics

Working knowledge of the maintenance and repair of buildings, fixtures and equipment, and all tasks listed under “typical work activities”. An ability to make a variety of simple repairs and adjustments to buildings and equipment. Is capable of working independently and as a member of a team. Has the ability to lift medium weights and a willingness to perform routine manual work. Has a willingness to work under all weather conditions. Holds physical endurance and a physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

All successful candidates are required to be fingerprinted in accordance with the regulations of the NYS Dept of Education.

Minimum Qualification

Applicants must be able to perform moderately heavy physical labor, lift 50 lbs., and be able to read, write and understand the English language. Holds a willingness to learn.