SPEC:  LABORER - BUILDING TRADES (CASUAL EMPLOYMENT)
                             CALIFORNIA STATE PERSONNEL BOARD

                                                 SPECIFICATION


                                                       Schematic Code:  PB40
                                                       Class Code:      6226
                                                       Established:     12/3/48
                                                       Revised:         6/2/56
                                                       Title Changed:   --


                      LABORER - BUILDING TRADES (CASUAL EMPLOYMENT)


                                        DEFINITION

           Under supervision, on short-term work projects, to perform unskilled
           manual labor tasks as a helper in connection with a variety of
           building construction operations; and to do other related work.


                              DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

           This classification is distinguished by the fact that employment is
           for less than six months' duration with no permanent employment.  Its
           duration may vary from an hour to several months or longer, dependent
           upon the size and complexity of the project, and number of persons
           available to complete the job.  Although the employment may be
           recurrent, it is definitely of a broken nature and assignment is from
           job to job.


                                      TYPICAL TASKS

           Does miscellaneous unskilled tasks as a helper for various building
           construction tradespersons; assists in moving tools and equipment;
           loads, unloads, and segregates supplies; lifts and moves heavy
           objects; stacks lumber; cleans used lumber; may help mix concrete or
           assist bricklayers and cement finishers; digs and levels grounds;
           does cleanup work following completion of a job.


                                 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

           Knowledge of:  Building trades operations and terminology.

           Ability to:  Follow oral directions; do heavy manual labor willingly.