Laborer PT
Buffalo
Saturday, 30 May 2026
The work involves performing routine manual work requiring physical endurance and willingness to perform a variety of routine and repetitive tasks. Direct supervision is received from a variety of higher-ranking employees who make work assignments and review work completed. Direction may be exercised by this class over part-time, seasonal and lower ranking maintenance and learning personnel. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:Cleans and services buildings by sweeping and mopping offices, halls, stairways, etc.;Waxes and buffs floors with mechanical equipment;Oils, lubricates or greases motors such as found in engine rooms, laundry, elevators, etc.;Cleans lighting fixtures, replaces light bulbs, and washes windows, moves furniture and equipment and washes walls;Assists with outside work such as sweeping walks, shoveling snow, cutting lawns, trimming hedges, etc.;Loads and unloads trucks;Cleans and performs minor maintenance on trucks, tractors, and tools, including changing tires, checking fluid levels, etc.;Picks up and disposes of trash or soiled linen;Complies with various Occupational Safety and Health Administration laws and regulations, including reading and understanding Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) relating to hazardous materials and other substances;Delivers clean linen;Acts as a messenger. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Candidates must be able to demonstrate awareness and sensitivity towards promoting an inclusive and diverse learning environment. Working knowledge of the maintenance and repair of buildings, fixtures, and equipment; ability to make a variety of simple repairs and adjustments to buildings and equipment; ability to lift medium weights; willingness to perform routine manual work; willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical endurance; physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Applicants must be able to perform moderately heavy physical labor, and be able to read, write and understand the English language.