What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEMI-SKILLED LABORER position at University of Rhode Island?
Specialist, Talent Acquisition
Office of Human Resource Administration
80 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
To perform a variety of manual tasks of more than ordinary difficulty or responsibility requiring general mechanical aptitude, ability and experience approaching the requirements of skilled trades.
To serve as a rough carpenter in building and repairing timber bridges and bridge floors, scaffolding for the painting and repairing of bridge and other structures, concrete forms, guard rails, rough tables and benches and incidental outbuildings.
To serve as a rough mason in pouring and finishing concrete; laying brick and stone; and repairing and constructing bridges, culverts, stone walls, wells, fireplaces, curbings and drains.
To assist in location, marking and painting traffic lines.
To clean painting machines and brushes.
To drive a truck and to place and collect safety signs on roads being painted.
To assist in steel fabricating, erecting, riveting and welding in the repair of bridges and construction machinery.
To assist in cleaning and painting structures and equipment.
To operate and clean simple sewage collection and disposal systems including roadside drains and culverts.
To assist in routine work in a materials testing laboratory, preparing materials to tests and disposing of same as instructed upon completion of tests.
To work as a member of a crew engaged in the inspection, control and eradication of insect pests and plant diseases.
To assemble and operate spray equipment.
To inspect nursery stock for plant or insect infestations.
To perform minor buildings repairs, plumbing and electrical work of a kind not requiring the skill of a journeyman worker.
To serve as a manual laborer.
To do related work as required.
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A working knowledge of the routine methods and techniques (less than the journeyman level) applies in building and highway maintenance trades and occupations; the ability to apply such methods and techniques at a level less than a journeyman worker; the ability to understand and follow oral instructions; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION: Such as may have been gained through: completion of eight school grades; and
EXPERIENCE: Such as may have been gained through: some employment in semi-skilled manual labor in the construction and maintenance of roads, bridges, and buildings.
OR, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.
Days Off: Saturday & Sunday
THERE IS A COUNCIL 94 CONTRACTUAL RECALL LIST IN EFFECT FOR THIS POSITION. POSITION WILL BE AWARDED TO A LATERAL TRANSFER WITHIN COUNCIL 94. IF A LATERAL TRANSFER DOES NOT APPLY, THE RECALL LIST WILL BE UTILIZED TO FILL THIS VACANCY
Applicant Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Salary : $20 - $0
