Reference #: 4507001
THE POSITION
Do you have a strong background in grounds and maintenance repair? The Semi-Skilled Laborer position at Torrance State Hospital (TSH) may be the job for you. TSH is looking for a positive, committed, and motivated individual who strives to keep the hospital grounds and facilities throughout the complex in good working order for the safety and relaxation of our patients.As a leading organization in the Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital is seeking to fill vacancies for full-time Semi-Skilled Laborers to support the maintenance and operation of the Facility Maintenance Department. Join the Torrance State Hospital team for this exciting career opportunity!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a member of the labor crew, the Semi-Skilled Laborer will work with a crew of maintenance personnel in all aspects of facility upkeep and repair. Safety is a high priority for our patients as well as for the employees of Torrance. Your responsibilities include taking care of lawns, flower beds, trees, and shrubs, as well as removing snow, moving furniture and supplies, cleaning roads and parking areas, doing minor road repairs, and assisting the maintenance and transportation department.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:Limited Term Full-Time. This position is approximately 6 to 11 months.
The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
This position requires overtime and travel as needed.
Free parking!
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
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.Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the linkand click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.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).
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 [email protected].
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.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting 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.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.