Reference #: 4533139 THE POSITION Do you enjoy working with your hands and working outdoors? TheDepartment of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Southwestern Veterans' Center has an excellent opportunity for a motivated Semi-Skilled Laborer to join our team. Southwestern Veterans' Center, one of six residential long-term care facilities operated by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is looking for a person who strives in performing semi-skilled work in maintaining buildings and grounds. If you are a positive, productive, and safety-minded person who takes pride in their work, this job is for you!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will perform semi-skilled work in the maintenance of buildings and grounds at the Southwestern Veterans' Center. Duties of the position include performing masonry work, assisting with carpentry and plumbing functions, and painting. You will also cut grass with hand and riding mowers, and remove snow and ice from roads, sidewalks, and parking areas. All assigned duties are performed in accordance with the DMVA general safety rules.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (7.5 hours/day; 37.5 hours/week) Work hours are 1st shift (6:30 AM to 2:30 PM), Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Overtime as needed 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 & 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.

Condition of Employment:

This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Additional Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required): Work experience in trades such as masonry, carpentry, or plumbing

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 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 re uest 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.