Incumbents of positions in this series perform various manual labor tasks in support of the work of skilled tradesmen and craftsmen; dig and backfill excavations and level earth to grade; shore excavations; set and repair curbing, patch roadways and sidewalks with paving materials; install and repair signs; clean storm drains and catch basins; perform snow removal and ice control work; maintain ... grounds by cutting lawns, pruning trees and shrubs; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to perform manual tasks requiring specialized skill and the use of hand tools to support general construction and maintenance activities.

Performs various manual labor tasks, which may require some specialized skills to assist in the work of skilled tradesmen and craftsmen such as carpenters, plumbers and masons.

Performs various manual tasks in connection with the installation of drainage, sewer and/or water pipelines or conduits, such as positioning, joining and sealing pipe sections and culverts, erecting and removing shoring and bracing for trenches and excavations.

Digs trenches and similar excavations, refills excavations, spreads and levels to grade dirt, gravel and other materials using pick and shovel.

Sets and repairs curbing; patches broken or eroded pavement by breaking surface and mixing and applying a variety of paving materials such as mortar, concrete, cements, etc. using small hand tools in order to keep roadways and sidewalks in a safe condition.

Installs, repairs and maintains signs such as regulatory, historic and information signs by performing such tasks as digging holes and installing supports using a variety of hand or hand held power tools.

Plants, transplants, prunes, trims and fertilizes trees, flowers and shrubs; seeds lawns and gardens; sprays for insects and plant diseases; and performs related tasks such as cutting grass, raking leaves and watering trees, shrubs and flowers as required for the upkeep and beautification of public grounds.

Performs various manual tasks in connection with snow removal and ice control work, including shoveling snow using shovel and/or snow blower, spreading salt and sand and scraping/breaking ice in order to provide safe roadways and sidewalks for motorists and pedestrians.

Load and unload trucks, physically or by use of dollies; unpacks and stores supplies and equipment in stockrooms, storerooms or warehouses; and takes periodic inventories of supplies and equipment.

Performs preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and tools by washing, inspecting, tightening, lubricating, and by sharpening edges on all cutting tools.

Performs related duties such as installing, repairing and painting guardrails; setting up wooden horses, cones, etc. at work sites for traffic control purposes; moving furniture and equipment; sweeping, collecting and removing rubbish; and opening clogged catch basins, storm drains and sewer lines.

Based on assignment, you may be responsible for the following:

Operates hand held power tools, tapping machines and rodding machines.

Service and make routine repairs and adjustments to automobiles, trucks and other motorized equipment in accordance with oral and written instructions including changing and repairing tires, replacing headlights and windshield wiper blades, testing batteries using a battery tester and checking water levels.

Install attachments such as mowers, plow blades, leaf catcher buckets and vacuum cleaners to tractors and/or trucks in order to equip vehicles for grass cutting, roadway cleaning, snow removal, etc.

Operate motor vehicles including light vehicles, trucks, snow and ice control equipment, skating rink resurfaces and outboard motor boats in connection with assigned unit activities.

Operate camp registration offices, issue admission tickets, receive receipts and maintain simple records.

Perform skilled labor duties in the construction, repair and maintenance of water and sewer systems, highway, traffic systems, building maintenance and similar public works projects.

Install and maintain water and sewer services; lay main pipes; puts in water gates; packs and repairs gates.

Perform blacksmith, welding and carpentry tasks. 1 year of experience required in related work

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