Semi Skilled Laborer (Seasonal) - Sweet ValleyPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4824124) ApplySemi Skilled Laborer (Seasonal) - Sweet ValleySalary$18.05 HourlyLocation Luzerne County, PAJob TypeNon-Civil Service Seasonal Full-TimeJob NumberN-2025-18553DepartmentFish & Boat CommissionDivisionFB Mntnc Ara 3Opening Date02/10/2025Closing Date2/19/2025 11:59 PM EasternJob Code90030Position NumberMultiple positions may be filled from this posting.UnionAFSCMEBargaining UnitJ1Pay GroupST03Bureau / DivisionFB Mntnc Area 3Worksite Address5566 Main RoadCitySweet Valley, PennsylvaniaZip Code18656Contact NameMichael BlasserContact [email protected]
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THE POSITIONWould you enjoy a fast-paced career which allows you to work in the outdoors, supporting an organization that provides various opportunities for individuals to fish and boat in Pennsylvania's many lakes, rivers, and streams? The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is seeking a motivated professional who excels in the area of maintenance and repair and has a skill set for manual labor to join our team as a Semi Skilled Laborer. If this sounds like the position for you, we invite you to apply today! DESCRIPTION OF WORKThis Semi Skilled Laborer position is a seasonal opportunity that is currently budgeted for 17 pay periods (34 weeks) per fiscal year. Seasonal positions are critical to ensure that maintenance areas have the manpower required to maintain the facilities in their region during the busiest months of the year. Access area maintenance is vital to ensure that accesses and ramps are safe for public use. This position also allows for crews of two, ensuring that no one works alone and that everyone is able to safely complete the tasks assigned to them, such as mowing access areas and dam breasts. Work includes, but is not limited to installing docks, installing signage, weed eating, litter pickup, and making minor maintenance repairs on dams and spillways. 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=50633097) . Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Seasonal, full-time employment (March through November).
Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Wednesday, and 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Thursday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This position may require occasional travel, overnights, weekend, evening, holiday, or overtime work.
This position does not receive medical benefits. Paid time off accrues after working 750 regular (non-overtime) hours in each calendar year.
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 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.
Conditions of Employment:
You must possess a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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).
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 [email protected] .
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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) !See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.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 Condition of Employment- Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
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If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
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How much full-time experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction do you possess? (Please note, this experience must be verifiable. Unpaid personal work or hobby experience is not acceptable.)
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B. 6 months but less than 1 year
C. Less than 6 months
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If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you completed vocational training in any of the following areas: building and construction work, maintenance or repair, custodial work, groundskeeping, conservation, farm mechanics, or trades such as electrical, carpentry, masonry, painting, or plumbing? If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
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EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120Websitehttp://www.employment.pa.gov