Building Maintenance Helper

Number of Positions :3 Salary Range: $33,349-$42,832,annually, commensurate with experience relevant to the position Location: Saratoga Springs and Hudson Falls Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 3pm-11pm An employee in this class does unskilled manual work in performing a variety of tasks connected with the operation, maintenance, and cleaning of buildings and related equipment. Miscellaneous minor repair work may be performed, but it does not require the same degree of proficiency and ability as that called for in the semi-skilled position of Building Maintenance worker. General directions are received in connection with each assignment and supervision is received while work is in progress and upon completion. Does related work as required.

• Assists in a variety of tasks in regard to the upkeep of buildings such as cleaning, washing windows and scrubbing floors;
• Takes part in painting of rooms and hallways;
• Performs minor carpentry work such as repairs to desks, tables and office furniture;
• Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding and washing and applying paint and varnish remover;
• Assists in the maintenance of grounds by mowing lawns, trimming shrubbery and taking care of flower beds;
• Replaces defective fuses and light bulbs;
• Cleans lavatories and polishes brass and metal work;
• Helps to clean and maintain tools, machinery, and other mechanical equipment;
• Assists in removing snow and ice from walks, parking lots and pathways.