Laborer District-wide (Part-time 945 am 145 pm 10-month)

POSITION VACANCY
POSTING DATE: August 17 2026

West Irondequoit Central School District is in compliance with the U.S. Civil Service Rights Act of 1964 and the TITLE IX Educational Amendments of 1972 Part 86. The School District provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin ancestry gender age disability or sexual orientation. Any student parent employee or the general public that has an inquiry regarding the non-discrimination policy may direct the inquiry to:

Title IX Coordinator
West Irondequoit CSD
321 List Avenue
Rochester New York 14617

CIVIL SERVICE JOB DESCRIPTION
LABORER

Code No.
LABOR

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an entry level unskilled position involving a variety of routine heavy and light manual labor tasks. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of a foreman or other higher level employee. The job requires physical endurance. May be required to work outdoors in all kinds of weather to work overtime and to be on twenty-four (24) hour call seven (7) days a week for emergencies. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (All need not be performed in a given position. Other related activities may be performed although not listed.)

Assists with installation maintenance repair and cleaning of highway sewer or water system components;
Assists in construction patching and grading of roads and installation of new sidewalks;
Shovels rakes and tampsasphalt;
Operates snowplow wing;
Removes snow from sidewalks parking lots and recreational areas by shoveling or using tractor or pick-up truck and plow;
Collects garbage and rubbish;
Plants and prunes trees grades lawns rakes leaves cuts grass and brush spades flower beds cuts wood and assists in other grounds maintenance activities;
Digs and refills trenches for sewer and water lines and drainage pipe;
Excavates and backfills for new construction and repairs;
Repairs cleans and flushes culverts and basins;
Performs general building cleaning tasks such as dusting sweeping mopping and washing;
Fills motor equipment with cement sand stone or oil etc.;
Loads and unloads vehicles and trucks;
Directs traffic on road projects;
Picks up dead animals for disposal;
Repairs mailboxes installs sign or fence posts and assembles sets up or removes road signs;
Assists with painting and unskilled carpentry tasks;
Drives pick-up truck or other light vehicle for the delivery of supplies or messages;
Operates motor equipment as a trainee under direct supervision;
Assists a mechanic with equipment repairs and service equipment by adding fuel coolant and lubricants;
Operates telephone or two-way radio for emergency dispatching.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of the use of hand tools; working knowledge of methods used to maintain and construct roads sidewalks catch basins etc.; working knowledge of ground maintenance activities; working knowledge of building cleaning methods; working knowledge of specific hazards and safety precautions; ability to do heavy manual labor including lifting; ability to follow instructions; ability to work under direct supervision; ability to establish good working relationships with others; ability to work under all weather conditions; manual dexterity; endurance; dependability; honesty; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: There are no training and experience qualifications.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Depending on the position duties candidates for employment with the Monroe County Government will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Possession of a valid New York State Motor Vehicle Operators License Class D may be required by some jurisdictions. Candidates may be required to pass a physical examination to determine ability to perform manual labor.

Candidates for positions at the Monroe County Department of Aviation must meet the pre-employment requirements of part 107 of the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations prior to appointment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOCES:
Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000 and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required.


REVISED: November 10 1983
REVISED: March 7 2002