Semi Skilled Laborer (Temporary) - Warren State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Human Services, is seeking a Semi Skilled Laborer for Warren State Hospital in a temporary, full-time capacity. The role supports maintenance, groundskeeping, and facilities care across the site.

Responsibilities include facility upkeep, grounds maintenance, material handling, building repairs, equipment operation, and vehicle support. A PA residency and a valid Class C driver’s license are required.

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

• Facility Upkeep: Maintain cleanliness of buildings, facilities, and outdoor areas.
• Grounds Maintenance: Mow grass, seed areas, plant/prune shrubs and trees.
• Material Handling: Load/unload trucks and move furniture/equipment.
• Building Repairs: Assist carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and roofing maintenance tasks.
• Equipment Operation: Use hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.
• Vehicle Support: Check fluids, change oil, replace filters, monitor tire pressure.

Skills

Laboring work experience

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you someone who enjoys working with tools, equipment, and outdoor projects? The Department of Human Services is looking for a motivated Semi Skilled Laborer. In this role, you will contribute to important maintenance and improvement work that benefits the community. You will gain experience across many trades while supporting a dependable team.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This temporary, full-time position supports a wide range of construction, maintenance, groundskeeping, and facility care activities. The work you will do helps ensure buildings, equipment, and outdoor areas remain safe, functional, and well maintained at Warren State Hospital . As a Semi Skilled Laborer, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Upkeep: Maintain the cleanliness of buildings, comfort facilities, pavilions, and outdoor recreational areas
• Grounds Maintenance: Perform landscaping activities by mowing grass, seeding areas, and planting, pruning, or removing shrubs and trees
• Material Handling: Load and unload trucks and move furniture, equipment, and other materials as needed
• Building Repairs: Assist with carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and roofing maintenance tasks
• Equipment Operation: Operate hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment to complete assigned work
• Vehicle Support: Maintain vehicles and equipment by checking fluids, changing oil, replacing filters, and monitoring tire pressure

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Limited-term, full-time employment, not to exceed one year.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Hours may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Conditions of Employment

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent

Other Requirements

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will re quire 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.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.