Laborer, Borough of Manhattan Community College

Under direct supervision, performs common unskilled laboring work requiring physical strength but little skill or training. Moves, lifts and carries items of various weights and sizes. May be required to operate motor vehicles and equipment in connection with the performance of duties. Performs related work.

• Moves, lifts and carries heavy objects and materials. May make use of hand or power-driven equipment in the performance of these duties. Mows, prunes, cultivates and maintains lawns, shrubs and trees. Assists in grading, seeding, planting, sodding, cultivation and fertilizing. Operates manual and/or power- driven equipment in the performance of the above tasks.

• Assists in the development and exhibition of botanical collection and in the provision of appropriate care for planting lawns.

• Regulates the use of campus areas and facilities in accordance with campus rules and regulations.

• Makes periodic inspections and performs required maintenance on outdoor equipment, fences, walks, campus grounds, beaches, etc.

• Engages in general maintenance and clean-up activities in outdoor areas of the campus and surrounding areas.

• Clears debris, snow and ice from walkways, stairs and other byways for safe access.

• Rakes and clears leaves from grounds and surrounding areas.

• Operates equipment including mowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, trimmers, tractors, trucks, chain saws, forklifts and related equipment required in the performance of these duties.

• Assists skilled craftsmen.

• Engages in waste management operations.

• Loads and unloads heavy equipment and materials at loading/unloading platforms as well as moving or delivery vans or trucks.

Laborer

Non-exempt

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world.

Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics.

BMCC's motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility:
Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

The Buildings and Grounds Department welcomes applications for a full-time Laborer position. This is a non-competitive position and will report to the Chief Administrative Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds, or their designee.

The full specification is available on our web site at: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

$86,631

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

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