Substitute Laborer

Young World Physical Education; Town of North Collins (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

North Collins Central School District in North Collins, NY is seeking a Substitute Laborer to perform routine maintenance and cleaning tasks in district facilities. The role requires physical work and adherence to safety practices, with fingerprinting and background checks per NYS rules.

The position involves a variety of duties from floor care to outdoor cleaning, and may include supervision of part-time staff in training. Immediate fingerprinting is required for appointment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform moderately heavy physical labor.
• Must read, write and understand the English language.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services buildings by sweeping and mopping offices, halls, stairways, etc.
• Waxes and buffs floors with mechanical equipment.
• Oils, lubricates or greases motors in engine rooms, laundry, elevators, vehicles, etc.
• Cleans lighting fixtures, replaces bulbs, washes windows, moves furniture and equipment.
• Assists with outside work such as sweeping walks, shoveling snow, mowing lawns, trimming hedges, etc.
• Loads and unloads trucks and assists with maintenance on trucks and vehicles.

Skills

Moderate physical labor

Read and write English

Job description

North Collins Central School District - North Collins, New York Open in Google Maps

Substitute Laborer

Job ID: 5882381

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

THIS IS A SUBSTITUTE POSITION.

Erie County Civil Service Job Description for LABORER:

Under current New York State Law, candidates seeking employment with school districts in New York State will be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check prior to appointment.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves performing routine manual work requiring physical endurance and willingness to perform a variety of routine and repetitive tasks. Direct supervision is received from a variety of higher ranking employees who make work assignments and review work completed. Supervision is not a function of this position. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Cleans and services buildings by sweeping and mopping offices, halls, stairways, etc.
• Waxes and buffs floors with mechanical equipment.
• Oils, lubricates or greases motors such as found in engine room, laundry, elevators, vehicles, etc.
• Cleans lighting fixtures, replaces light bulbs, and washes windows, moves furniture and equipment and washes walls.
• Assists with outside work such as sweeping walks, shoveling snow, cutting lawns, trimming hedges, etc.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Cleans and performs minor maintenance on trucks, tractors, other vehicles, including changing tires, checking fluid levels, etc.
• Picks up and disposes trash or soiled linen.
• Complies with various Occupational Safety & Health Administration laws and regulations, including reading and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets relating to hazardous materials and other substances.
• Delivers clean linen.
• Acts as a messenger.
• May occasionally act as a crew leader for part-time, seasonal and less senior personnel in training.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Working knowledge of the maintenance and repair of buildings, fixtures and equipment; Ability to make a variety of simple repairs and adjustments to buildings and equipment; Ability to lift medium weights; Willingness to perform routine manual work; Willingness to work under all weather conditions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be able to perform moderately heavy physical labor, and be able to read, write and understand the English language.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience requirements.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $17.81 to $17.81 Substitute

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alyson Laing , Secretary to Superintendent/District Clerk
• District Office
• Syracuse, New York 13221
• Phone: [phone] ext.1301
• Email: [e-mail]