Laborer II (BMHA) (Permanent) - City of Buffalo, NY : Job Details

An incumbent to a position in this class performs a wide variety of unskilled independent laboring work. Duties may involve assisting or acting as a helper to skilled craft workers (journeyman) in the areas of maintenance, repair and service activities. This position differs from Laborer I in thatthe Laborer II requires incumbents to have a working knowledge of the basic methods and techniques used in the areas of maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and grounds. Duties of this position may allow a Laborer II to work independently. Work is performed under immediate supervision. A Laborer II has no supervisory responsibilities.Incumbents will be required to perform any tasks of an unskilled nature as deemed necessary by departments/divisions/agencies in city service:May act as an assistant to a skilled craft worker (journeyman) Carpenter, Mason, Electrician, Painter, Bricklayer, Plasterer, Glazier, General Mechanic and other skilled trades personnel;May serve as a general handyman performing duties, which include but are not limited to the following:* repairing windows, doors, floors, walls;* cleaning, operating, lubricating and repairing of boilers, pumps, heaters, pipe lines, motors, valves, traps and metering equipment;* mixing plaster and concrete;* performing necessary repair work on cranes, air compressors, air hoists;May assist in laying bricks, plastering walls, finishing concrete, painting etc.;May assist in the making and hanging of street signs and the erection of posts for this purpose;May assist in the maintenance of traffic signals and controllers;May service automotive equipment by gassing, oiling and checking tires and various fluid levels in city owned vehicles;May maintain gas pump area to insure cleanliness and safety;May assist a Motor Equipment Mechanic in repairing trucks, automobiles and other automotive equipment by performing the less skilled mechanical repair work including but not limited to the following:* charging of batteries; fixing flat tires; replacing worn or faulty parts, gaskets, broken wheels; changing spark plugs;May stoke, clinker and clean furnaces used in burning of refuse materials;* may assist in the maintenance of plant equipment such as oiling and greasing cranes and motors;May attend hoppers, which feed furnaces and clear material through them into furnaces;* may attend push pits and clear material into tractor-trailers at Refuse Transfer Station;May be required to work in stockroom in Police Garage, Fire Garage, Broadway Garage, issuing supplies and materials;* may, under direction, requisition supplies by using an electronic system, in the above stockrooms;* Maintains stockroom area to insure cleanliness and safety;May receive, accept and sign for all deliveries;* checks incoming orders against items listed on requisitions/invoices counting, grading or weighing the articles;May assist in loading and unloading of delivery vehicles such as parts, battery and tire truck, wagons, trucks, etc;May assist in placing materials and supplies in bins or on shelves in various stockrooms;May be required to operate a light pick-up truck, automobile or other light motorized equipment including the operation of the Zamboni Ice Machine and Forklift;* pick-up or deliver various parts, materials and supplies, invoices and other forms to any city garages, repair shops, parts stores, etc.;May perform general labor and custodial work in and around city owned buildings including the removal of trash from buildings or apartments;May be required to prepare various reports as requested;May be required to maintain various records;May perform general building and grounds cleaning tasks as required;May lift garbage containers onto truck;* operates packer controls;May distribute load on truck and cover with tarpaulin;May assist in the care and handling of animals in the Animal Shelter;* assists in the cleaning of the Animal Shelter and kennels;May gather and dispose of dead animals found in city streets, SPCA, veterinarian hospitals and various city laboratories;May excavate and backfill for new construction and repairs;* may dig and refill trenches for water pipe lines;May clean and flush streets, park areas, culverts, basins and sewer receivers;May remove snow from streets, parks and recreational areas;May assist in performing maintenance and repair on city streets, curbs and sidewalks;May perform a variety of laboring duties in the ash removal system of a sewage treatment plant;May cut grass, trim shrubs, rake leaves, cut brush, spade flower beds and assist in ground maintenance activities including forestry improvement, tree planting and wood cutting;May assist personnel in charge of recreation programs, in the organization and development of recreational activities;May assist in the maintenance of recreational equipment in city parks, playgrounds and community centers;May set up equipment for recreational activities;One year of experience performing general physical work in such areas as maintenance, repair or tending of buildings, grounds and equipment;OR,One year of experience assisting a skilled craft worker in carrying out their tasks.SPECIAL REQUIREMENT,Possession of a current NYS Drivers License may be required for employment in certain departments. Working knowledge of the basic practices and techniques of one or more of the standard trades;Working knowledge of the common tools, terminology and safety precautions used in minor maintenance and repair work in buildings, grounds, incinerator plants, sewage treatment plants, water pumps and equipment;Working knowledge of automotive shop methods, procedures, safety precautions, shop tools and lubrication methods;Willingness to perform routine mechanical work;Willingness to work under all weather conditions;Ability to follow oral and written instructions;Mechanical aptitude; physical endurance; strength; agility; good hand and eye coordination;Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.