Central Services: Seasonal Laborer

A Seasonal Laborer is a temporary position within the County service.

RESIDENCY: Candidates must have been legal residents of the following jurisdiction(s) for at least four months immediately preceding the date of the application:

• Livingston County, or
• One of the following Counties: Allegany, Genesee, Monroe, Ontario, Steuben or Wyoming

Performs routine manual work.  This is routine manual work requiring physical endurance and a willingness to perform arduous tasks.  Laborers usually work under continuing supervision or their activities are subject to frequent inspection.  Does related work as required.

• Operates power driven tools and equipment such as saws, compressors, drills, mixers, pumps, mowers and string trimmers;
• Performs general clean-up work such as removing debris, raking leaves, cutting grass, and weeds, shoveling snow, and assisting in collection of rubbish and litter from lands and facilities.
• May assist with the maintenance or construction of roads, streets, utility and drainage systems by digging and backfilling trenches, spreading asphalt, sand and gravel;
• May assist skilled and semi-skilled workers by hauling materials, assisting with work set up, lifting, holding things in place, and performing other duties of a similar character;
• Uses hand tools such as shovels, scythes, forks and rakes in grounds maintenance and beautification work;
• May assist in the preparation, laying out and maintenance of athletic fields and areas designed for beautification by clearing, grading, reseeding, weeding and lining;
• Loads and unloads trucks and stacks materials and supplies;
• May act as flag person on highway jobs and/or direct trucks at loading and unloading sites;
• Assists in erecting or assembling snow fences, barricades, picnic tables and recreation equipment;
• May perform general maintenance and cleaning activities;
• May operate light trucks and equipment; and
• Performs other related duties.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Willingness to perform routine manual tasks; ability to lift heavy weights; ability to follow simple oral or written instructions; ability to perform heavy manual labor including lifting and bending; willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical endurance; sobriety; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.None are required.

Laborer – L in all divisionsApplicants must be capable of lifting at least 50 pounds and possess a valid Class D New York State driver’s license at time of application and appointment.  Must maintain such license in good standing throughout employment.

NOTE: Livingston County residency is not a requirement for this position. However, Livingston County residents will be given preference in the hiring process.