What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Laborer - Floater position at County of Schuylkill?
General Laborer - Floater
Maintenance Department
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, perform routine maintenance in boiler room, building and on grounds; perform light carpentry, assist with moving, unloading and loading supplies, equipment and furniture.
Standard days for this position are Monday-Friday. However, this position covers for other employees in the department when they are scheduled off, so it’s necessary to be flexible and cover 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts as needed. A shift differential would be paid at .80 extra for 2nd shift and .65 extra for 3rd shift. Weekends may be required when covering.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Perform routine maintenance in Boiler Room; check gauges, record temperatures, check
Triad gas boilers, clean floors and surfaces.
2. Perform routine building maintenance; replenish restroom supplies, replace filters in air
conditioning units and heat pumps, check air compressors, clean hallways, elevators and
stairwells; dry and wet mop, buff and wax hallways and stairwells; empty trash
receptacles, remove garbage, clean glass, stainless steel walls, etc; ensure heating and
cooling systems operate according to schedule; turn exhaust fans on or off; secure
building; turn exterior lights on or off, lock or unlock exits.
3. Perform routine grounds maintenance; remove debris, sweep walks, clean entrances,
shovel snow, salt and cinder walks, cutting grass, cleaning parking lots and trimming trees.
4. Perform light carpentry and repair work; paint and stain walls, ceilings, wood and
wainscoting; repair desks, chairs, walls, doors.
5. Move materials, supplies and furniture for County departments; unload materials from
tractor trailers and transfer of cargo; assist with election set up and take down.
6. Prepare work records of projects and daily tasks completed.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS: *Indicates developed after employment.
Any combination of education and experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below. An example of acceptable qualifications for this position is completion of high school degree or the equivalent and general maintenance work experience.
-Thorough knowledge of maintenance repair practices and procedures.
-Thorough knowledge of department policy and procedures. *
-Thorough knowledge of safety standards, practices and procedures.
-Advanced knowledge of masonry and carpentry materials, methods, and techniques. *
Use of hand and power tools, hammers, screw drivers, saw, wrench, chain saws, weed trimmer, generators, drills.
-Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
-Ability to demonstrate physical fitness to include walking and standing for extended periods of time, reaching, climbing ladders, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending and lifting light or moderate weight objects (up to 50 lbs.) and occasionally heavy objects (over 50 lbs).
-Ability to recognize unsafe situations and take appropriate action.
-Ability to cooperate with others as a member of a work team.
-Ability to prepare accurate records.
Work is performed in a variety of office settings and occasionally outdoors. Work may involve occasional travel to different County offices. Work involves operation of hazardous equipment and tools which may involve some threat to personal safety, but adherence to safety standards, practices and procedures control risk.
DISCLAIMER:
Classification descriptions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform the job.
Pay: $13.94 per hour
Expected hours: 35.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14