Laborer, Maintenance​/Cleaning, General Labor

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Performs routine manual work; does related work as required.

This is routine manual work requiring physical endurance and a willingness to perform arduous tasks. Close supervision is maintained over the work at all times.

• Operation of a motor vehicle when required;
• Operates air compressor, jack hammer, concrete mixer and pumps;
• Assists in patching and grading streets and building manholes;
• Rakes, tamps, and shovels cold patch;
• Loads and unloads trucks;
• Excavates and backfills for new construction and repairs.;
• Cleans and flushes streets, culverts, and catch basins;
• Clears blocked up sewers;
• Shovels and removes snow from streets, sidewalks, and park and recreational areas;
• Assists in the repair of sewers, catch basins, hydrants, mains and services;,
• Collects and disposes of rubbish;
• Performs unskilled work in connection with the painting and maintenance of signs and bridges;
• Digs and refills trenches for water and sewer pipe lines;
• Lays - sewer pipe;
• Assists in repairing sweepers and making brooms;
• Works on refuse collection route, lifting cans from curb to truck, or emptying cans in truck;
• Cuts grass, trims shrubs, rakes leaves, spades flower beds and assists in ground maintenance activities;
• Oils and cinders streets;
• Oversees and participates in ash dumping, dump cleaning and leveling;
• Performs general building and grounds cleaning tasks.

Willingness to perform routine manual work; ability to lift heavy weights; willingness to work under all weather conditions; physical endurance; sobriety; good physical condition.

None is required but some experience in heavy manual labor is desirable.

Possession of an appropriate New York State Motor Vehicle License at time of appointment and throughout tenure.

• In person submission of application, resume and copy of degree by appointment only
  (Call  to schedule).
• On-line submission of application, resume and copy of degree at:

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Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion are core values to the City of Newburgh, where there is a strong commitment to establishing and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. These values are promoted through the daily practice of professionalism, respect, acceptance and understanding. As such, City residents along with women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and veterans are encouraged to apply.