Semi Skilled Laborer

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is looking for someone to help with facility grounds keeping at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. Every day brings a variety of tasks that keep the grounds safe and functional. This position helps you grow practical abilities while making a noticeable difference. If you enjoy the outdoors, then this could be the job for you!

Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Properly use large mowing equipment, tractors, small mowers, weed eaters, and similar tools
• Repair Assistance: Make minor repairs alone and help skilled trades workers with major repairs including water line breaks, mower engines, and welding
• Grounds Care: Sweep, clean, repair, and blacktop roads
• Weather Response: Shovel or plow snow and ice; work safely in adverse weather conditions
• Materials Handling: Haul materials for projects by hand, in a vehicle, or using a forklift
• Safety and Support: Drive to help transport residents; follow all safety rules, use protective equipment, and report or correct hazards

Schedule

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
• Telework is not available for this position

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
• Valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent
• Ability to perform essential job functions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with landscaping projects or mowing with commercial equipment
• Experience in the PM maintenance and repair of small engines, i.e. mowers, saws, or weed eaters
• Experience in commercial snow/ice removal for buildings, sidewalks, or parking lots using salt spreaders, snow blower, plows, skid loader, or front end loaders
• Experience in general carpentry, masonry, and other related trades
• Experience working outdoors in all types of weather and adverse 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
• 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