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THE POSITION
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Discover the thrill of adventure and the promise of a rewarding career at Memorial Lake State Park in central Pennsylvania! If you love hands-on work and being in nature, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Spanning 230 breathtaking acres near the base of Blue Mountain in East Hanover Township, Lebanon County, and surrounded by the scenic beauty of Fort Indiantown Gap, Memorial Lake State Park invites you to join our team and make a difference!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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As a Park Maintenance Worker, you will be crucial in providing semi-skilled manual work in constructing and maintaining Memorial Lake State Park Complex, including Memorial Lake and Swatara State Parks, J.E. Ibberson Conservation Area, and Boyd Big Tree Preserve. You will manage most tasks independently; however, you will collaborate with your co-workers and supervisor on more complex maintenance and construction efforts. In this role, you will ensure that all repairs to buildings and facilities are expertly completed using carpentry tools, electrical work, plumbing, and various other building trades. You will take charge of landscaping and grounds maintenance, confidently handling tasks such as mowing, pruning, and operating a range of power tools. Additionally, you will skillfully paint and maintain park buildings, signs, and fences. You will excel in general housekeeping and building maintenance by efficiently cleaning and stocking comfort stations, day-use restrooms, pit latrines, offices, and all other park facilities. This will include making minor routine repairs, such as replacing light bulbs or tightening fixtures, as needed. With your friendly demeanor and extensive park knowledge, you will engage confidently with the public, answering questions, providing directions, and effectively addressing comments or complaints. Your commitment to excellence will ensure that visitors have a positive experience. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: .
- Seasonal Full-time employment without benefits..
- Shift hours and days vary due to operational need, with a 30-minute lunch
- Weekends, holidays and all shifts as needed at 37.5 hours per week
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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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 or Employment:
- This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
Other Requirements:
- You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require the submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
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 will 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-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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.
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.
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EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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- 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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Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$18.05 Hourly
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Jan 23, 2025