Semi Skilled Laborer

Do you enjoy working outdoors and keeping busy with a variety of tasks? Are you ready to use your grounds and building maintenance skills to ensure our campus remains safe and beautiful? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a Semi Skilled Laborer.

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As a Semi Skilled Laborer, you will engage in semi-skilled tasks related to the upkeep of the facilities and surrounding areas at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. You will mow lawns, clear snow, manage landscaping projects, maintain equipment, and load materials. You will also support other maintenance staff and operate light trucks and other vehicles. This role requires working in various weather conditions and the ability to work alone or with other skilled trades personnel to maintain our facility for residents, staff and visitors. In addition, you will transport residents and materials using Commonwealth vehicles while adhering to DMVA general safety rules at all times.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Condition of Employment:

• You must be in possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience working landscaping projects or mowing with commercial equipment
• Experience working in the PM maintenance and repair of small engines, i.e. mowers, saws, weed eaters.
• Experience in commercial snow/ice removal of buildings, sidewalks, parking lots, using salt spreaders, snow blower, plows, skid loader, front end loader.
• Experience in general carpentry, masonry, and other related trades.
• Experience working outdoors in all types of weather, adverse conditions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.