Semi Skilled Laborer

Do you take pride in hands-on work, maintain a positive attitude, and enjoy handling a range of tasks to keep facilities and grounds in excellent condition? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking motivated Semi-Skilled Laborers to join our maintenance team. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining the buildings and grounds at the Southeastern Veterans’ Center, helping to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all. If you are proactive, dependable, safety-focused, and committed to producing high-quality work, we encourage you to apply and begin a meaningful and rewarding career.

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In this position, you will perform a range of general labor tasks, including mowing grass, removing snow, landscaping, maintaining equipment, and completing minor masonry, carpentry, and plumbing work. Additional duties include painting, assisting maintenance staff, and loading and unloading materials. All work must be completed in accordance with DMVA general safety guidelines and the specific safety requirements for this position. Assignments are provided daily based on scheduled preventive maintenance programs and operational needs.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM), Monday – Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: The starting salary for new Commonwealth employees is the fixed, non-negotiable minimum listed above.
• 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.

Conditions of Employment:

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

Additional requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willingness and ability to work in Spring City, Pennsylvania
• Experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction
• Experience in maintenance and electrical work
• Experience with hand tools and power tools
• Experience in general labor
• 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.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.