Semi Skilled Laborer - Wernersville State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Semi Skilled Laborer, where your maintenance skills will contribute to high-quality care at a state hospital. In this full-time role, you will handle a variety of building maintenance tasks, from electrical installations to plumbing and drywall work. Enjoy a structured work schedule with no telework option, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. This role offers a competitive starting salary, free parking, and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment dedicated to serving the community.

Benefits

Free Parking

Qualifications

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools.
• Must possess a valid Class C Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Assist skilled tradesmen and complete assigned tasks.

Skills

General Building Maintenance

Electrical Installation

Plumbing

Drywall Installation

Masonry Repair

Snow Removal

Education

Experience in Laboring Work

Valid Class C Driver's License

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

Bring your maintenance skills to Wernersville State Hospital! We are seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Semi Skilled Laborer. Your work in this role will allow us to continue providing dedicated, high-quality care to the Pennsylvanians who call the hospital their home. Apply today to utilize your skills in an exciting and rewarding way!

As a Semi Skilled Laborer, you will perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks in several trades under the supervision of the Facility Operations Supervisor. This will include performing all facets of general building maintenance repairs, preventative maintenance, and necessary building renovations. In this position, you will receive work orders and complete the assigned tasks with other staff members or by assisting skilled tradesmen. Your duties will include installing electrical circuits, lighting, phones, plumbing, and other fixtures. You can expect to prep and paint surfaces, install drywall and doors, and repair masonry work. Additionally, you will participate in snow removal, safely utilize equipment, and complete assigned preventative maintenance routinely.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This 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.
• Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of
  $35,306.00 (before taxes).
• 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.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.

Other Requirements:

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

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will requirea 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).
• 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us [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/testoncefor this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.