CAMPUS LABOR CREW LEADER 7299

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class supervises and participates in the work of more than one labor crew engaged in multiple grounds and facilities activities in the community college. Such activities may include transportation and/or setup of furniture, furnishings, equipment, or records, and maintenance of campus grounds, walkways, roadways, etc. Supervision is exercised over crews composed of equipment operators, automotive mechanics, maintenance mechanics, and laborers and may include supervision of subordinate crew leaders. Work is performed under the general supervision of administrative personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Plans, supervises and participates in the work of crews responsible for the moving of furniture, supplies and equipment;

Assists with the performance of preliminary relocation surveys to determine equipment and space requirements in proposed new locations;

Assigns, supervises and participates in the work of small crews engaged in patching roadways within a building complex, reconditioning storm drains, installing or removing signs or snow fences or clearing snow; Supervises a small crew in painting curbs and parking lots;

Assigns, supervises and participates in the work of small crews involved in the performance of grounds maintenance activities including cutting grass, trimming hedges, planting and pruning trees and shrubbery, etc;

Transports records for storage;

Drives truck hauling crew, equipment and materials to and from work;

Cleans and maintains equipment;

Submits requests and cost estimates for required materials and equipment;

Maintains work, equipment, attendance and time records;

Monitors and evaluates performance of subordinates which may include seasonal personnel;

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods and equipment used in transportation of furniture and equipment; good knowledge of occupational hazards of laboring work and the necessary safety precautions; good knowledge of standard tools and practices used in general labor work; good knowledge of effective supervisory techniques; skill in the use of common tools, ability to plan, assign and supervise work of men and equipment in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of experience supervising labor crews.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Possession of a valid appropriate license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Type of license will be determined by the appointing authority with respect to the assignment and the type of vehicle to be operated.

Depending upon the assignment, at the time of appointment and during employment in the title, the employee may be required to possess a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certificate issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

11/22/04

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive

Review 11/14/05