May assist in the making and hanging of street signs and the erection of posts for this purpose; May assist in the maintenance of traffic signals and controllers; May service automotive equipment by gassing, oiling and checking tires and various fluid levels in city owned vehicles; May maintain gas pump area to insure cleanliness and safety; May assist a Motor Equipment Mechanic in repairing trucks, automobiles and other automotive equipment by performing the less skilled mechanical repair work including but not limited to the following: -charging of batteries; fixing flat tires; replacing worn or faulty parts, gaskets, broken wheels; changing spark plugs; May stoke, clinker and clean furnaces used in burning of refuse materials; -may assist in the maintenance of plant equipment such as oiling and greasing cranes and motors; May attend hoppers, which feed furnaces and clear material through them into furnaces; -may attend push pits and clear material into tractor-trailers at Refuse Transfer Station; May be required to work in stockroom in Police Garage, Fire Garage, Broadway Garage, issuing supplies and materials; -may, under direction, requisition supplies by using an electronic system, in the above stockrooms; -Maintains stockroom area to insure cleanliness and safety; May receive, accept and sign for all deliveries; -checks incoming orders against items listed on requisitions/invoices counting, grading or weighing the articles; May assist in loading and unloading of delivery vehicles such as parts, battery and tire truck, wagons, trucks, etc; May assist in placing materials and supplies in bins or on shelves in various stockrooms; May be required to operate a light pick-up truck, automobile or other light motorized equipment including the operation of the Zamboni Ice Machine and Forklift; -pick-up or deliver various parts, materials and supplies, invoices and other forms to any city garages, repair shops, parts stores, etc. May perform general labor and custodial work in and around city owned buildings including the removal of trash from buildings or apartments; May be required to prepare various reports as requested; May be required to maintain various records; May perform general building and grounds cleaning tasks as required; May lift garbage containers onto truck; -operates packer controls; May distribute load on truck and cover with tarpaulin; May assist in the care and handling of animals in the Animal Shelter; -assists in the cleaning of the Animal Shelter and kennels; May gather and dispose of dead animals found in city streets, SPCA, veterinarian hospitals and various city laboratories; May excavate and backfill for new construction and repairs; -may dig and refill trenches for water pipe lines; May clean and flush streets, park areas, culverts, basins and sewer receivers; May remove snow from streets, parks and recreational areas; May assist in performing maintenance and repair on city streets, curbs and sidewalks; May perform a variety of laboring duties in the ash removal system of a sewage treatment plant; May cut grass, trim shrubs, rake leaves, cut brush, spade flower beds and assist in ground maintenance activities including forestry improvement, tree planting and wood cutting; May assist personnel in charge of recreation programs, in the organization and development of recreational activities; May assist in the maintenance of recreational equipment in city parks, playgrounds and community centers; May set up equipment for recreational activities; One year of experience performing general physical work in such areas as maintenance, repair or tending of buildings, grounds and equipment; OR, One year of experience assisting a skilled craft worker in carrying out their tasks.