Posting No. 13-017
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BINGHAMTON
ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY
DATE: July 15, 2013
TITLE: LABORER (1ST SHIFT GROUNDS - WEEKENDS)
DEPARTMENT: PHYSICAL FACILITIES
GRADE /SALARY RANGE: SG-6 $27,744
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: Two (2)
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: A Laborer may be as a member of a crew or work independently performing
routine manual laboring duties supporting common maintenance service-type activities i.e., cleaning grounds,
roadways and structures by sweeping, raking, shoveling, mowing grass, and removing by hand debris, leaves,
branches, snow, ice, trash, etc. In addition, laborers may be assigned to a wide variety of tasks, such as removing
trash, recyclable materials, cleaning drainage ditches, weeding, snow removal, pouring concrete, digging trenches,
resurfacing roadways and spreading a variety of paving materials. Laborers may load and unload trucks of such
items as crates, machinery, furniture, equipment, heavy stores, etc. by physically lifting the items or by operating
a hand truck, forklift or similar equipment. Laborers may move items to and from storerooms, may operate a
recycling truck or operate a vehicle in the pick-up and delivery of any items. Laborers may work on laying out
athletic fields or setting-up athletic equipment. This position may involve picking up, transporting and unloading
recyclable material at designated sites on a scheduled basis. This individual may need to develop computer skills
to operate the Departments facilities management system, as implemented in their area and on their level. Duties
for this position are strenuous in nature, requiring considerable physical activity and may be performed under
hazardous conditions requiring much attention to detail to avoid errors/injury.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: There are no educational or experience requirements. Applicants must be
physically able to perform heavy physical labor. Additional job requirements include:
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Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
Ability to read and interpret simple gauges.
Ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch for long periods of time.
Ability to verbally communicate for the purpose of exchanging information.
Licensed to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Laborer work often involves exposure to all kinds of weather conditions.
Candidate must possess, or be able to acquire, a CDL-B driver's license permit with air brake within thirty
(30) days and licensure within the first six months of probationary period.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: The initial assignment for this position will be in the Grounds Department. The
normal workweek will be Saturday - Wednesday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Pass days will be Thursday and
Friday. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment and random/mandatory drug and alcohol
testing pursuant to federal regulations. The candidate for this position will be deemed a university essential
employee.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the duties
and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Since the activities of other employees depend upon the
performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when
filling this vacancy.
Internal candidates interested in the above position should indicate their interest by completing a PA-81 form;
obtainable in the Office of Human Resources. All other applicants should complete the HR-001 Binghamton
University Employment Application; obtainable at www2.binghamton.edu/human-resources/forms. Completed
forms are to be returned to the Office of Human Resources, Binghamton University, P.O. Box 6000, Binghamton,
NY, 13902. Applications will not be accepted in Physical Facilities. Applications must be returned no later than
July 30, 2013.