LABORER II (PERMANENT)

An incumbent to a position in this class performs a wide variety of unskilled independent laboring work. Duties may involve assisting or acting as a "helper" to skilled craft workers (journeyman) in the areas of maintenance, repair and service activities. This position differs from Laborer I in that the Laborer II requires incumbents to have a working knowledge of the basic methods and techniques used in the areas of maintenance and repair of buildings, equipment and grounds. Duties of this position may allow a Laborer II to work independently. Work is performed under immediate supervision. A Laborer II has no supervisory responsibilities. Incumbents will be required to perform any tasks of an unskilled nature as deemed necessary by departments/divisions/agencies in city service: May act as an assistant to a skilled craft worker (journeyman) Carpenter, Mason, Electrician, Painter, Bricklayer, Plasterer, Glazier, General Mechanic and other skilled trades personnel; May serve as a general handyman performing duties, which include but are not limited to the following: -repairing windows, doors, floors, walls; -cleaning, operating, lubricating and repairing of boilers, pumps, heaters,