Reference #: 4630168 THE POSITION Are you someone who finds joy in working outside? Do you take pleasure in hands-on tasks? If so, a Semi-Skilled Laborer role at Bald Eagle State Park could be the perfect fit for you. The park is on the lookout for an enthusiastic person dedicated to maintaining the facilities in excellent condition, ensuring that our visitors can enjoy a safe and pleasant experience while they relax and recreate in this beautiful natural setting. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This role involves performing semi-skilled manual labor related to the construction and upkeep of Bald Eagle State Park. In this capacity, you will engage in semi-skilled tasks independently or support a skilled worker in executing routine maintenance and construction activities within the park. Additionally, you may take on the responsibility of leading a small team of manual laborers as they carry out their assigned tasks.

The position requires availability on weekends and holidays, and you may need to adapt to varied shifts in response to specific circumstances. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the installation, removal, and upkeep of marina systems and courtesy docks, as well as aiding in the repair of watercraft and related equipment necessary for the maintenance of these facilities.

You will also be tasked with repairing buildings and facilities, utilizing tools from carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and other construction trades to effectively carry out maintenance duties. Furthermore, you will operate and help maintain vehicles and equipment used throughout the park, ensuring they are in good working condition.

Your duties will extend to constructing simple forms for concrete work with carpentry tools, mixing and placing concrete, finishing surfaces with masonry tools, and laying stone and block walls. Ground maintenance tasks will include mowing or trimming grass and weeds with various equipment, cutting firewood, collecting litter, loading and transporting materials in dump trucks or pickup trucks, cleaning grills, sweeping paved areas, digging holes and ditches, and clearing drains and culverts.

Additional responsibilities encompass site preparation, seeding and establishing new turf areas, planting and caring for trees and shrubs, and maintaining trails throughout the park.

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. The season runs from approximately March until November 2024 at which time the employee is placed on leave without pay. Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Scheduled days will vary based on operational needs 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.

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:

You must pass a background investigation.

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-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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

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.