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Putnam County

Personnel Department

SENIOR MAINTENANCE WORKER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASSWork involves the performance of a variety of semi‑skilled tasks in the maintenance of buildings and grounds and a variety of specialized tasks as directed. Work is usually performed under general supervision and in accordance with established procedures except when directly supervised on specialized tasks. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

  • Performs routine building cleaning and maintenance tasks;
  • Performs both interior and exterior painting;
  • Performs a variety of general grounds maintenance tasks;
  • Reads and inspects water consumption meter readings;
  • Inspects sewer manholes and water gate valves;
  • Performs minor carpentry work in the repair of windows, doors,
  • walls, furniture, etc.;
  • Helps to install and repair plumbing equipment;
  • Assists in cleaning and repairing boilers, pumps, heaters, pipes,
  • valves and traps;
  • Performs minor electrical repair work on a variety of fixtures     and equipment;
  • Orders and maintains supplies;
  • Performs other specialized tasks as may be assigned.
  • Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of modern buildings and ground maintenance and repair practices; working knowledge of the practices and techniques of one or more of the standard trades; ability to follow oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; dependability; initiative; manual dexterity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two (2) years of experience in general building construction or maintenance work involving the following standard trades:  carpentry, plumbing and electrical.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Access to transportation may be required to complete possible field work assignments in a timely and efficient manner.

 

10/88; 9/97; 6/08; 1/09

Competitive Class

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to administer, in a fair and equitable manner, the provisions of New York State Civil Service Law and Putnam County Civil Service Rules with respect to the offices and employments in the classified service of Putnam County and the civil divisions therein, which include the towns, villages, school districts, libraries and special districts.

It is Putnam County Personnel Department’s responsibility to ensure Putnam County taxpayers of a public workforce qualified for their jobs pursuant to the principles of selection according to merit and fitness as set forth in Article 5, §6 of the New York State Constitution.

  • Paul Eldridge

    Personnel Officer