Grounds & Facilities Maintenance Tech

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation seeks a Semi Skilled Laborer to support the care of buildings and outdoor areas through groundskeeping, maintenance, and basic repairs.

The role offers a 37.5-hour work week, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with no telework option. Candidates need at least one year of laboring experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience, plus a PA non-commercial Class C license.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Grounds care: Maintain grass, shrubs, walkways, and outdoor areas through mowing, pruning, and debris removal.
• Equipment operation: Operate tools and machinery such as mowers, trimmers, plows, and snow blowers.
• Basic repairs: Perform minor masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Safety procedures: Follow all safety guidelines and report hazards or injuries to supervisors.
• Record keeping: Track work requests and document completed tasks accurately.
• Facility support: Assist other trades staff and clean work areas after completing tasks.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Basic repairs

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Snow blowers

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation seeks a Semi Skilled Laborer to support the care of buildings and outdoor areas through groundskeeping, maintenance, and basic repairs.

The role offers a 37.5-hour work week, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with no telework option. Candidates need at least one year of laboring experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience, plus a PA non-commercial Class C license.