Semi Skilled Laborer

About the Role

As a Semi Skilled Laborer with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), you will play a vital role in maintaining the Southeastern Veterans' Center, ensuring it remains clean, well-kept, and welcoming. This hands-on position involves a variety of maintenance and landscaping tasks, contributing to a comfortable environment for veterans, their spouses, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Grounds Maintenance: Mowing, pruning, planting, and debris removal across outdoor areas.
• Equipment Operation: Operating riding mowers, snowplows, trimmers, and other machinery for year-round maintenance.
• Minor Repairs: Performing small masonry, carpentry, and plumbing repairs throughout the facility.
• Safety Upkeep: Clearing walkways and parking areas of snow, ice, leaves, and other hazards.
• Record Keeping: Reviewing work requests and maintaining basic records as directed by the supervisor.
• Worksite Cleanup: Cleaning work areas and tools after completing maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Required Experience and Training: One year of experience in laboring work, including the use of tools and equipment in maintenance or construction, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Condition of Employment: Possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• Ability to Perform Essential Job Functions: Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Willingness to work at the Southeastern Veterans' Center in Spring City, Pennsylvania.
• Experience in laboring work, maintenance, electrical work, and using various hand and power tools.
• Experience operating equipment such as mowers, weed whackers, and shovels.
• Experience in tasks like moving furniture, painting, drywall repair, outdoor labor, floor cleaning, and trash pickup.
• Willingness to work outside in potentially adverse weather conditions.

Legal Requirements

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act, requiring satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police and FBI clearance.

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Evenings and weekends as needed. No telework option.

Pay

Starting annual salary of $36,831.00 (before taxes) for new Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees.