Job Description

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will engage in advanced skilled work across various trades, including building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding, and masonry, focusing on the construction, maintenance, and repair of park facilities and equipment. Under the guidance of a supervisor, you will liaise with vendors to gather price quotes, assess the costs of materials and equipment, estimate the labor hours needed for tasks, and prepare necessary documentation for supervisor review and approval. Additionally, you will take on a leadership role, guiding semi-skilled laborers, laborers, and other team members throughout project execution.

In the carpentry aspect of the position, you will employ both hand and power tools to carry out rough and finish carpentry tasks related to the maintenance, renovation, and construction of park facilities. This includes interpreting blueprints, sketches, and diagrams, as well as repairing or installing various elements such as floor coverings, doors, locks, screens, roofs, soffits, fascia, spouting, windows, and decks. You will also be responsible for planning, designing, and constructing wooden projects, including storage cabinets and shelving.

In plumbing, your responsibilities will encompass repairs, renovations, and new installations within the plumbing systems of all facilities. This includes unblocking drains, fixing leaking faucets, fountains, showers, urinals, and toilets, as well as replacing hot water tanks and installing or repairing sewage and water lines. You will also handle the maintenance of submersible water well pumps and lift station pumps, and prepare pipes for winter by draining them.

In masonry, you will undertake both new construction and maintenance tasks related to buildings, bridges, foundations, walkways, and walls. This involves constructing forms for cement work, mixing cement and plaster, and finishing cement with masonry tools. You will also be responsible for pouring footers, floors, walls, and sign bases, as well as laying concrete blocks and stones for various structures, including walls and fireplaces.

In the mechanical domain, you will conduct preventative maintenance and perform inspections on vehicles, equipment, and tools to ensure their safe operation.

In the electrical component of the role, you will carry out installations and repairs related to electrical systems, including new construction fuses, circuit panels, power panels, and cords.

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 hour work week.
• Shifts and schedules may vary based on the needs of our 7-day-a-week facility, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Rotating weekends worked throughout winter season (mid November to mid March)
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1; or
• Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title
• 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 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.

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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

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