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BUILDING MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is semi-skilled work involving responsibility for independently performing a variety of mechanical and other building maintenance tasks or for serving as a helper to a higher level maintenance employee. In either case, although a working knowledge of one or more trades is necessary, a maintenance assistant does not utilize the more skilled journeyman techniques of any considerable portion of his time. In addition, the work may involve the part-time operation of a truck, automobile or other automotive equipment. General instructions are received and work is performed under immediate or general supervision, depending upon the nature of the task. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Performs semi-skilled work in masonry, carpentry, electrical or painting operations;
Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls and other parts of buildings;
Does interior and exterior painting where quantity rather than fine quality of work performed is the principal object;
May help to install and repair general plumbing equipment, such as sinks, toilets and baths;
Assists in cleaning and repairing boilers, pumps, heaters, pipe lines, valves and traps;
Mixes plaster and concrete and assists in laying brick, plastering walls, finishing concrete work, etc.;
Operates trucks, automobiles, air compressors, and other motorized equipment;
Takes part in general grounds maintenance activities;
Serves as general handyperson performing a variety of semi-skilled duties.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of modern buildings and grounds maintenance and repair practices; knowledge of the practices and techniques of one or more of the standard trades; mechanical aptitude; industry; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position; dependability; manual dexterity.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in either general building construction or maintenance work in one or more of the standard trades, such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
NOTE: Documented part-time or volunteer experience will be accepted on a prorated basis.
ONTARIO COUNTY APPLICANTS ONLY:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT: Possession of a valid New York State Operator’s license at the time of appointment, and maintenance of such license throughout the tenure of employment in the position.
APPROVED: May 7, 1990
CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION: NON-COMPETITIVE