Maintenance Helper

Employees in this position perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in connection with the maintenance, repair and cleaning activities of buildings, grounds and equipment. Work is performed under direct supervision from a higher level employee. The incumbent does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities

• Participates in maintenance and operation of boiler room, air conditioning and ventilation equipment;
• Cleans desks, chairs, and other office furniture;
• Assists in the repairing and refurnishing of various office furniture;
• Mows lawns and shovels snow;
• Performs general grounds maintenance activities;
• Assists in painting exteriors and interiors of buildings;
• Operates light motor and vehicle equipment;
• Loads and unloads trucks and moves cartons, furniture, equipment and various other items;
• Performs a variety of minor carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical and general building maintenance tasks as required;
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics

Working knowledge of the various trades: carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing and electrical; working knowledge of maintenance methods and practices; working knowledge of common tools and terminology used in maintenance activities; ability to carry out simple written and oral instructions; physical condition commensurate with the demands or the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of high school equivalency diploma and six months experience as a helper in any of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical; or in general building maintenance practices; OR
• One year experience as outlined in (A) above; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by (A) and (B) above.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License at time of appointment.