Laborer (Temporary)Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4469881) ApplyLaborer (Temporary)Salary$16.67 HourlyLocation Lebanon County, PAJob TypeNon-Civil Service Temporary Full-timeJob NumberN-2024-82034DepartmentDepartment of Military & Veterans AffairsDivisionMV Div Instln MntncOpening Date04/17/2024Closing Date4/21/2024 11:59 PM EasternJob Code90010Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitJ1Pay GroupST02Bureau / Division Code00137105Bureau / DivisionMilitary and Veterans Affairs / Installation MaintenanceWorksite AddressBuilding 11-64 Utility RoadWorksite AddressFort Indiantown GapCityAnnville, PennsylvaniaZip Code17003Contact NameLori BuffingtonContact Phone717.861.6773Contact [email protected]
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THE POSITIONThe Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has an excellent opportunity for a temporary laborer! In this position, you perform manual labor for the Division of Installation Maintenance at Fort Indiantown Gap. Watch this video (https://www.flickr.com/photos/panationalguard/40381884892/in/album-72157689769595704/) to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. If you enjoy working outdoors and using your hands, this job is for you! DESCRIPTION OF WORKLaborers work in state and federal buildings and surrounding grounds at Fort Indiantown Gap in Lebanon County. You perform general laborer work including grass cutting, assisting maintenance staff, and loading and unloading various items. This job is for a positive and productive person who takes pride in their work!Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PDNEOGOV.asp?p=50429462) .Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Temporary employment, 37.5 hours per week through September 27, 2024.
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS Additional Requirements:
You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Willing and able to work at Fort Indiantown Gap in Annville, Pennsylvania.
Willing and able to work outside, potentially in adverse weather conditions.
Maintenance experience.
Experience with hand mowers, riding mowers, weed whackers, shovels, rakes, and picks.
Experience with moving/arranging furniture in offices/meeting rooms, painting, raking/ shoveling/other outside labor duties, landscaping activities, trash pickup, lift/carry/move heavy items with or without assistance.
Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
Legal Requirement:
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 willnotbe 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] .
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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. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !Health & WellnessWe 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 PlanningWe 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 BalanceWe know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight 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 CultureWe 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 PerksSometimes, 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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.Eligibility rules apply.01 Preferred Qualification - This position is located at Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Annville, PA?
Yes
No
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Preferred Qualification - This is a temporary position. Are you interested in temporary work?
Yes
No
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Preferred Qualification - How many years of maintenance experience do you have?
None
Less than 1 year
1 to less than 2 years
2 or more years
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Preferred Qualification - Do you have work experience in any of the following? (Check all that apply.)
Hand Mower
Riding Mower
Weed Wacker
Shovel
Rake
Pick
None
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Preferred Qualification - Do you have work experience in any of the following? (Check all that apply.)
Moving/arranging furniture in offices/meeting rooms
Painting
Raking, shoveling, and other outside labor duties
Landscaping activities
Trash pickup
Lift, carry, and/or move heavy items with or without assistance
None
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Preferred Qualification - This position will require you to work outside, potentially in adverse weather conditions. Are you able/willing to perform work in these conditions?
Yes
No
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Preferred Qualification - Do you currently possess a valid Pennsylvania driver's license?
Yes
No
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AgencyCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov