SEMI-SKILLED LABORER

Department

Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals

Division

Trades

Salary

$21.49 - $22.24

Job Profile

JC-02234200-64 - Semi-Skilled Laborer (LIUNA RILDC Local 808 BHDDH Zambarano)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 7:30am - 3:00pm

40.0 Standard

Job Requisition Number

JR103340 SEMI-SKILLED LABORER (Open)

Pay Grade

C03110 G

Classification

Semi-Skilled Laborer

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To perform a variety of manual tasks which require general mechanical aptitude; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Assignments are laid out in general and specific terms by a superior; work is reviewed while in process and upon completion.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May supervise one or more laborers specifically assigned to assist.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:

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.

Supplemental Information

Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH is the proof of immunity against:

Measles,

Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

Varicella (Chickenpox),

Tetanus,

Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),

Hepatitis B titers,

Tuberculin Skin Test (TST)

Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at:

Cranston Ph: (401) 462-2001 Fax:462-1683

Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524 Fax: 567-4003

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.