Job Description

Posting number: N-2026-60013

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS So Mtn Rstrtn

Job classification: Laborer

Posting type: NCS External

Categories: Trades

Summary

Do you enjoy hands-on work that keeps buildings and grounds in top condition as a Laborer with the Department of Human Services? In this position, you contribute to a welcoming and safe environment for staff and residents at South Mountain Restoration Center. You help with year-round tasks that support maintenance, repairs, and general operations. Step into a role where your hard work makes a visible difference every day.

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Examples of duties

This position performs a variety of manual tasks that support the upkeep of buildings, equipment, and outdoor areas at South Mountain Restoration Center. The work ensures that all grounds and facilities remain safe, functional, and in line with agency standards. As a Laborer, you will perform the following duties:

• Grounds Maintenance: Carry out mowing, snow removal, road care, and general upkeep of outdoor areas
• Manual Labor: Perform lifting, hauling, surface preparation, and other physical tasks across the campus
• Equipment Handling: Move tools, machines, and furniture to support maintenance and facility operations
• Surface Preparation: Prepare indoor and outdoor areas for repainting, including limited painting work
• Tool Use: Use simple maintenance tools and operate basic machines to complete assigned tasks

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.