Maintenance Repairman 1 Colonel Denning State Park

THE POSITION

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a need for responsible people who are willing to work for Colonel Denning State Park in Newville, PA. If you can adapt to a non-traditional work schedule, enjoy working with your hands, and want to be a very important part of an exciting recreational activity that is enjoyed by the public; then Colonel Denning State Park has a position that may be of interest to you.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Perform a variety of maintenance tasks including assisting in the maintenance of all building, equipment, and infrastructure. Work involves the use of a large variety of construction and maintenance equipment and tools in many different tasks and having a basic knowledge of carpentry, plumbing, electrical, landscaping and other building trades.

Performs semi-skilled work alone or assists a skilled worker; or may function as lead worker for a small crew of manual workers performing routine tasks. Makes repairs to building and facilities, using tools of carpentry, electrical, plumbing and other building trades in the performance of this maintenance work.

Cleans restroom facilities and other buildings of the park. Installs picnic grills, park benches and other amenities at park facilities when assigned. Paints and/or stains park signs; building walls, ceilings & floors; tanks and other equipment. Assists skilled tradesman with construction activities, and repairs and maintenance to park water systems

Operates chain saw for cutting storm damaged and hazardous trees, trims branches off and cuts logs into specified lengths. Mows grass and maintains park grounds in assigned areas . Performs snow removal. Operates a motor vehicle and small park equipment and assists in the maintenance, care and cleaning of vehicles and equipment.

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  Seasonal full-time employment
• Work hours vary: 37.5 hours/week - 7 day a week operation. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and all shifts as required by Park Management. There are "no benefits".

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: Two years of experience in general 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.
• Necessary Special Requirement: This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
• Must meet PA residency requirement – For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency
• Do not submit resumes, cover letters, and similar documents. These documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Must be able to perform essential job functions

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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx 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)

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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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, six weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.