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Laborer (Temporary)- 500237

GENERAL DUTIES

Under direct supervision, performs common unskilled laboring work requiring physical strength but little skill or training. Moves, lifts and carries items of various weights and sizes. May be required to operate motor vehicles and equipment in connection with the performance of duties. Performs related work.

• Moves, lifts and carries heavy objects and materials. May make use of hand or power-driven equipment in the performance of these duties. Mows, prunes, cultivates and maintains lawns, shrubs and trees. Assists in grading, seeding, planting, sodding, cultivation and fertilizing. Operates manual and/or power- driven equipment in the performance of the above tasks.
• Assists in the development and exhibition of botanical collection and in the provision of appropriate care for planting lawns.
• Regulates the use of campus areas and facilities in accordance with campus rules and regulations.
• Makes periodic inspections and performs required maintenance on outdoor equipment, fences, walks, campus grounds, beaches, etc.
• Engages in general maintenance and clean-up activities in outdoor areas of the campus and surrounding areas.
• Clears debris, snow and ice from walkways, stairs and other byways for safe access.
• Rakes and clears leaves from grounds and surrounding areas.
• Operates equipment including mowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, trimmers, tractors, trucks, chain saws, forklifts and related equipment required in the performance of these duties.
• Assists skilled craftsmen.
• Engages in waste management operations.
• Loads and unloads heavy equipment and materials at loading/unloading platforms as well as moving or delivery vans or trucks.

CONTRACT TITLE

Laborer

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Laborer will report to the Chief Administrative Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds or his/her Designee.

This appointment is a Temporary six month appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
2. There are certain medical and physical requirements for this position.
3. License Requirement - Possession of a Motor Vehicle Drive License valid in the State of New York. For appointment to certain positions, possession of a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York may be required. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license.

The full specification is available on our web site at: http://www.cuny.edu/about/administration/offices/ohrm/hros/classification/ccsjobs.html

COMPENSATION

$86,631

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID 32217 or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

CLOSING DATE

June 1, 2026

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32217

Location: Kingsborough Community College

About CUNY Kingsborough Community College

Kingsborough Community College was founded in 1963 and is one of 23 campuses of the City University of New York (CUNY) system and offers both liberal arts education and career training programs. Kingsborough has been named one of the leading community colleges in the country by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program. It has also earned national recognition for its creative and effective use of learning communities, for the large number of degrees it confers, for the high percentage of graduates who continue their studies, and for innovative programs that draw thousands of non-traditional students to its campus every year. Kingsborough serves a widely-diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. Approximately 70% of Kingsborough’s students are enrolled in a liberal arts or science degree program; the rest pursue degrees in more specialized, career-oriented programs such as business, communications, criminal justice, culinary arts, nursing and allied health, information technology, journalism, maritime technology, tourism and hospitality, and the visual arts. The college takes pride in its many support programs that enhance student success. All students are offered in...dividual, personal and academic counseling; workshops to improve basic skills as well as career planning and placement services. Students enjoy the accessibility of Kingsborough faculty and administrators.

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