Semi-Skilled Laborer- Elm (Seasonal)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Lititz (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team enhancing recreational opportunities across Pennsylvania's beautiful landscapes. This seasonal position offers a chance to work outdoors while ensuring safety and maintenance of public access areas. You'll engage in hands-on tasks like mowing, installing docks, and making minor repairs, all while collaborating with a partner for safety. The role provides a fulfilling experience for those who enjoy physical work and the great outdoors. If you're ready to contribute to the community and enjoy a job that values teamwork and responsibility, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training accepted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facilities and ensure safe public access during busy months.
• Perform tasks such as mowing, litter pickup, and minor repairs.

Skills

Laboring work

Use of tools and equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-21270 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MARCH 18, 2025 TO MARCH 31, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Experience a fulfilling career that allows you to thrive in the great outdoors while offering pathways for professional growth. In this role, you will contribute to an organization dedicated to enhancing recreational opportunities for fishing and boating across Pennsylvania's lakes, rivers, and streams. If you possess a talent for repairs and enjoy hands-on work, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This is a seasonal job that is currently budgeted for 17 pay periods (34 weeks) per fiscal year. These seasonal positions are critical to ensuring that maintenance areas have the manpower required to maintain the facilities in their region during the busiest months of the year. Access area maintenance is critical to ensure that accesses and ramps are safe for public use. Additionally, this position will allow for crews of two, ensuring that no one works alone and that everyone is able to safely complete the tasks assigned to them, such as mowing access areas and dam breasts. Work includes but is not limited to installing docks, installing signage, weed eating, litter pickup, and making minor maintenance repairs on dams and spillways.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal, full-time employment (March through November)
• This position does not receive medical benefits. Paid time off accrues after working 750 regular (non-overtime) hours in each calendar year.
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Wednesday, 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• There may be occasional travel, overnights, weekend, evening, holiday, or overtime work.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Conditions of Employment:

• This position will require possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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:

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [e-mail].

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.