Semi Skilled Laborer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; In loco; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

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The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Semi Skilled Laborer to help care for buildings and outdoor areas, performing groundskeeping, maintenance, and repairs as part of a dedicated team. You will work a 37.5-hour week, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with no telework option, and duties include operating common tools and ensuring safety.

The role requires at least one year of laboring experience and a valid PA license where applicable, with opportunities to learn and advance within a supportive state

Competenze

• One year of experience in laboring work with tools and equipment; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Mansioni

• Grounds care and outdoor maintenance of facilities.
• Operate mowers, trimmers, plows, and snow blowers.
• Perform minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Follow safety procedures and report hazards.
• Record work requests and document completed tasks.
• Assist other trades staff and keep areas clean.

Conoscenze

General labor experience

Tools handling

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The Position

Begin a career where your hard work helps keep important spaces safe and welcoming. The Semi Skilled Laborer with the Department of Transportation supports the care of buildings and outdoor areas. This job offers hands-on tasks, learning opportunities, and steady teamwork. Join a crew that takes pride in keeping facilities clean and well maintained.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

Description of Work

This position plays a key role in caring for buildings and outdoor areas by performing groundskeeping, maintenance, and repair tasks. As a Semi Skilled Laborer, you will perform the following duties:

• 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

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-hour work week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work schedule may change based on operational needs.
• 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.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

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 possess a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• Willingness to work at the Delaware Valley Veterans Home, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Experience in maintenance work
• Experience in electrical work
• Experience using hand tools
• Experience operating any of the following: hand mower, riding mower, weed wacker, hand scythe, shovel, rake, or pick
• Experience in any of the following: moving and arranging furniture in offices and meeting rooms; painting, raking, shoveling, and other outside labor duties; sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing floors; lifting, carrying, and/or moving heavy items with or without assistance; and trash pickup
• Willingness to work outside, potentially in adverse weather 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.

Veterans

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.