Bloomington Service Maintenance
Job Specs

JOB TITLE AND LEVEL: Construction Craft Laborer / SM44

JOB CODE: 004569

DATE: November 2011

JOB PURPOSE

Prepares sites for construction projects by reading and interpreting blueprints, plans and specifications.  Delivers building materials to appropriate locations; operates a variety of equipment for the demolition, excavation and other building phases of construction projects.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Studies specifications, blueprints, sketches, or building plans to determine materials required and dimensions of structure to be constructed; identifies sequence of tasks, time frame for completion and equipment needed.

Performs demolition and excavation work in preparation for the masonry and carpentry phases of a project such as; digging, core drilling, breaking out concrete, building shoring and bracing for underground excavations.

Sets wall layout, handles brick and block, mixes mortar, prepares and delivers tools and equipment.  

Sets up and utilizes leveling devices such as transits/laser levels and grade stakes; levels concrete beds, builds and sets concrete forms, pours and levels concrete, strips and removes forms.

Loads, unloads, and distributes building materials; verifies that all equipment is in safe operating condition; monitors work progress and plans accordingly for necessary materials needed to be on hand to maintain efficiency.

Erects and disassembles scaffolding and other temporary structures.

Operates material handling equipment which includes fork truck.

Drives vehicle as needed.

Performs other general construction work as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of basic math and the ability to read and interpret blue prints, plans, and job specifications.

Knowledge of the duties, tools and machinery of masonry and carpentry crafts.

Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Ability to work in safe and efficient manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:  High school diploma or GED.

Experience:  Three years of verifiable construction experience.  Completion of a DOL Construction Craft Laborer Apprenticeship preferred.

Certifications/Licenses:  Valid driver’s license with ability to be insured by Indiana University.  Ability to be certified in scaffolding, fork trucks (standard and telescoping), man lifts, and end loaders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing, walking, grasping, lifting, carrying up to 100 lbs, climbing ladders, squatting/kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, and fingering.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Time is spent indoors and outdoors equally, including below freezing and above 100 degrees for more than 1 hour. Possible exposure to distracting/uncomfortable noise levels. Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc. Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.

The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this specification.