Maintenance Helper: Full-Time, Hands-On, Free Parking

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Semi-Skilled Laborer to support maintenance tasks across Norristown State Hospital in Montgomery County. The role covers shop, roadwork, material handling, building maintenance, grounds care, and weather response to ensure patient and staff well-being.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with hours 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, plus overtime as needed. Telework is not available; starting salary may be non-negotiable.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Shop Assistance: Complete assigned work in labor, heat, plumbing, paint, electric, boiler plant, and grounds areas.
• Roadwork Duties: Repair blacktop, cement roads, sidewalks, parking lots, curbing, gutters, and catch basins.
• Material Handling: Load, haul, and unload trash, debris, and other materials across facility spaces.
• Building Maintenance: Help repair wooden structures, replace glass, and support laundry and electrical equipment upkeep.
• Grounds Care: Cut grass, rake leaves, pick up litter, and operate lawn care equipment under supervision.
• Weather Response: Shovel snow from walks, parking lots, fire exits, and other required areas.

Skills

Laboring work

Tools use

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Semi-Skilled Laborer to support maintenance tasks across Norristown State Hospital in Montgomery County. The role covers shop, roadwork, material handling, building maintenance, grounds care, and weather response to ensure patient and staff well-being.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with hours 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, plus overtime as needed. Telework is not available; starting salary may be non-negotiable.