What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laborer position at Community College of Rhode Island?
Department
Physical Plant
Position Category
Staff - Classified
About CCRI
Job Summary
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform general unskilled manual labor; on occasion, to operate farm equipment and other motor equipment; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general or specific work assignments from a supervisor; work is subject to close supervision and/or inspection.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Receives general or specific work assignments from a supervisor; work is subject to close supervision and/or inspection.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Usually none.
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform general unskilled manual labor including pick and shovel work on gravel, asphalt, concrete or other types of roadways and bridge approaches.
- To apply patching materials to road surfaces; to operate a tar heater.
- To feed sand spreaders on oiled or icy roads.
- To dig holes and ditches.
- To chop and saw wood and perform manual labor in landscaping and roadside beautification programs.
- To uncrate and unpack supplies and store same; to operate a hand truck.
- To assist in the operation of a snowplow; to shovel and chop ice.
- To grade, seed, fertilize, weed, mow, rake and water grass.
- To perform manual labor in park maintenance, mosquito control, fish hatchery and sewage plant programs.
- To assist in performing maintenance and repair work on buildings and equipment.
- To move furniture or other heavy equipment and to perform other manual or service work of an unskilled nature in or about an institution or public building.
- To wash, grease and service automotive or mechanical equipment.
- To perform manual labor aboard a dredge boat which involves assisting in the operation of the dredging equipment.
- On occasion, to operate farm and/or other motor equipment.
- On occasion, to act as a parking lot attendant which may include tending a gasoline pump and keeping simple records.
- To serve as a helper to a skilled tradesman.
- To do related work as required
Minimum Requirements
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: The ability to understand and carry out oral instructions; the physical ability to perform various manual tasks; the ability to learn to use and/or operate light motor equipment; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Sufficient to follow simple oral instructions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.
Competencies and Desired Qualifications
