Semi Skilled Laborer - Warren State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Semi-Skilled Laborer to join their maintenance team. This full-time role involves performing various manual tasks such as grass cutting, snow removal, and assisting skilled trades workers. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction. You will play a vital role in ensuring the upkeep of the facility, making it a safe and beautiful environment for all. If you're ready to contribute to a team committed to excellence and efficiency, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform semi-skilled manual work including grass cutting and snow removal.
• Assist maintenance staff and perform building repairs.

Skills

Manual labor

Carpentry skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Use of hand tools

Use of shop tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance tools

Construction equipment

Job description

Are you looking for the perfect maintenance and groundskeeping opportunity? Do you want to help ensure efficient upkeep at our facility? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Warren State Hospital is seeking a limited-term Semi-Skilled Laborer. If you want to work with a top-notch maintenance team dedicated to keeping our campus safe and beautiful for staff, residents and visitors, then this is the job for you! Apply today!

As a Semi Skilled Laborer, you will perform semi-skilled manual work that includes grass cutting, snow removal, loading materials and equipment, and assisting maintenance staff along with other general building maintenance and groundskeeping duties. You will make building repairs and use common carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and building trades skills. This role requires the ability to complete a variety of construction and maintenance tasks while frequently applying acquired knowledge of hand tools, shop tools, and equipment. In addition, you will act as a helper to skilled trades workers, assist in demolition and removal of debris from job sites, and use work order forms to record used materials and work time.

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 position, 37.5 hours per week
• This is a non-permanent position with a timeframe of approximately 1 year.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• 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

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.

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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.

• 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.