Job Description

Laborer

GENERAL DUTIES

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.

CONTRACT TITLE

Laborer

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Often referred to as "the jewel of the CUNY system," Queens College is an urban school in a suburban setting, with a large and diverse student body. This picturesque campus consists of 37 buildings and spans more than 80 acres. Reporting directly to the Administrative Superintendent, the Laborer is responsible for the maintenance of assigned campus buildings and grounds and instrumental in landscaping and snow removal activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
2. There are certain medical and physical requirements for this position.
3. License Requirement - Possession of a Motor Vehicle Drive License valid in the State of New York. For appointment to certain positions, possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license.

The full specification is available on our web site at:

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a CDL license, class B with air brakes

5 years minimum laborer experience working in a large educational institution or hospital setting 2 years experience with snow removal using heavy equipment 1 year of experience pruning trees at height with power tools

Previous experience operating heavy equipment, such as trucks, back-hoe, tractors, etc.

COMPENSATION

$75,690

BENEFITS

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.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are viewing this job posting on any website other than CUNYfirst, please follow the instructions below:

• Go to cuny.jobs
• In the box under "job title/ keyword", enter "29178"
• Click on "Laborer"
• Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions.

Please note that candidates must upload an application of a cover letter describing related qualifications, certifications and experience, a resume, and the names and contact information of three (3) professional references in any of the following formats: .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.

**Please use a simple name for the document that you uploaded, for example: JDoeResume. Documents with long names cannot be parsed by the application system.

CLOSING DATE

11/25/2024

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29178

Location

Queens College

About CUNY Queens College

Queens College enjoys a national reputation for its liberal arts and sciences and preprofessional programs. With its extensive range of graduate and undergraduate degrees, honors programs, research opportunities, and internship placements, the college serves more than 20,000 students, mentored by an award-winning faculty. Located on a beautiful, 80-acre campus, the college has been cited for 28 consecutive years in the Princeton Review as a “Best Value” college. U.S. News and World Report and Forbes magazine also rank Queens College a “Best Value College,” thanks to its outstanding academics, generous financial aid packages, and affordability. The Equality of Opportunity Report placed Queens College in the top one percent of all colleges in moving students from poverty to prosperity. Queens College produces more education graduates who become principals, teachers, and counselors for New York City’s public schools than any other college in the metropolitan area. The college contributes to the local talent pool as a leader in tech education, and enrolls the second-most computer science majors of any college in the city. Students from across the country and around the world are att ... racted to study at the Aaron Copland School of Music. Its renowned faculty and alumni include celebrated composers, conductors, and performers who have received over 100 Grammy Awards and nominations. Visit the homepage to learn more about Queens College’s stellar programs and robust campus life.

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