Semi Skilled Laborer

Are you looking for a rewarding career that utilizes your maintenance and construction skills? Do you like working outside and with your hands to keep grounds and buildings well-maintained? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Southwestern Veterans' Center, has an excellent opportunity for a motivated Semi Skilled Laborer in our Maintenance Department. If you are a positive, productive, and safety-minded person who takes pride in their work, then this job is for you!

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As a Semi Skilled Laborer, you will be responsible for maintaining the buildings and grounds at the Southwestern Veterans' Center. You will care for buildings and surrounding grounds by performing minor masonry and patching, preventative equipment maintenance, landscaping and mulching, and snow removal. You will also assist with carpentry and plumbing functions. This role requires the ability to determine proper work methods and procedures to complete assignments efficiently. In addition, you will paint interior and exterior areas, operate mechanized and motorized equipment, and assist other trades employees as necessary.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience in trades such as masonry, carpentry, or plumbing

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.

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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.