Reference #: 4812571 THE POSITION The Southwestern Veterans' Center, part of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, is excited to announce a fantastic opening for a dedicated Laborer within our Maintenance Department!

If you thrive in hands-on environments and appreciate the great outdoors, and if you possess a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to safety, then this position is tailor-made for you!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK The individual occupying this role engages in semi-skilled tasks related to the upkeep of the facilities and surrounding areas at the Southwestern Veterans' Center. Responsibilities include a variety of general labor activities such as mowing lawns, clearing snow, managing landscaping projects, maintaining equipment, executing minor masonry, carpentry, and plumbing tasks, painting, supporting maintenance personnel, and handling the loading and unloading of different materials.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (7.5-hour day/37.5-hour week) Work hours are 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Schedule may change based on operational needs. This position may require travel and overtime as needed. Salary:The starting salary for this position for new Commonwealth employees is fixed at the minimum salary listed above and is not 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: 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.

Condition of Employment: You must possess a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Additional Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Work experience in trades such as masonry, carpentry, or plumbing.

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. Under the 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.

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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreferen e@pa.gov.

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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.