Park Maintenance Worker Semi Skilled Laborer Seasonal - Washington Crossing State Park
Park Maintenance Worker Semi Skilled Laborer Seasonal - Washington Crossing State Park
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Job Description
THE POSITION
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is currently looking to hire a Seasonal Park Maintenance Worker. This role is essential for supporting the upkeep of various facilities within Washington Crossing Historic State Park including its buildings trails bridges educational spaces vehicles and equipment as well as its natural resources. Do not miss the opportunityapply now!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this role you will be responsible for a variety of general maintenance tasks including mowing grass removing weeds clearing drainage ditches and pipes snow removal and painting. You will also assist in the construction and upkeep of trails footbridges and vehicle bridges utilizing your carpentry and concrete finishing skills. Additionally you will perform janitorial duties as required and operate various vehicles and equipment such as pickup trucks diesel and gaspowered tractors and utility vehicles ensuring safety at all times. Your responsibilities will include collecting water samples following prescribed techniques and managing water levels in the tank for the Centers use. You will help maintain the Centers buildings by completing minor carpentry and electrical repairs replacing light bulbs and conducting both interior and exterior painting. Daily tasks will involve collecting litter and trash by checking trash cans and parking lots emptying bins as necessary and transporting waste and recyclables for proper disposal or recycling. You will also be tasked with transporting crews equipment and supplies to various work sites while maintaining the grounds through mowing with push and riding mowers line trimmers and leaf blowers all while ensuring the equipment is used safely to prevent excessive wear. Additional duties include cleaning culverts and drains removing hazardous trees near trails and buildings while adhering to safety protocols and checking program schedules before operating power equipment around key areas such as the mansion and picnic spots. You will provide support during scheduled volunteer events by gathering and transporting necessary supplies and equipment communicate any safety and maintenance concerns to your supervisor promptly assist in the upkeep of water tanks water and sewer lines and wells and check mechanical systems in all buildings including heating and cooling systems fire and burglar alarms and generators reporting any issues to your lead worker or supervisor. Finally you will maintain accurate records by completing the required forms.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:- Seasonal fulltime employment without benefits
- Shift hours and days vary due to operational need with a 30minute lunch
- Weekends holidays and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week
- 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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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 thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements follow thelink and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will notbe 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 towww.employment.pa/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at.
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.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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
