Labor Foreman 2

Do you have a strong background in maintenance and a passion for ensuring that Pennsylvania's veterans and their spouses live in safe, comfortable, and well-kept environments? The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a dedicated Labor Foreman 2 to join our team. In this vital role, you will oversee the groundskeeping staff, ensuring the proper maintenance and repair of the grounds and equipment at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate individual who is committed to delivering outstanding care for our residents. If this resonates with you, and you take pride in providing exceptional work, we encourage you to apply today!

In this position, you will oversee semi-skilled laborers while managing the maintenance of grounds and repair of related equipment. You will ensure the proper upkeep of lawns, shrubbery, walkways, fences, parking lots, and other areas, all while complying with relevant codes and regulations. Your duties will include supervising activities such as planting, watering, fertilizing, trimming, and cleaning, as well as leading snow and ice control efforts. You will plan landscaping projects, operate various hand and power tools, and instruct staff on safety. Additionally, you will manage work priorities, transport residents and materials, and make decisions based on your experience and training.

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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,785.00 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of experience in performing manual labor, semi-skilled labor or maintenance work, including two years of experience as a lead worker; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience as a skilled laborer
• Lead work experience
• Experience working with landscaping projects or mowing with commercial equipment
• Experience working in the PM maintenance and repair of small engines, i.e. mowers, saws, weed eaters
• Experience in commercial snow/ice removal of buildings, sidewalks, parking lots, using salt spreaders, snow blower, plows, skid loader, front end loader
• Experience understanding construction methods, ability to read and interpret blueprints, and plans, knowledge of safety procedures and protocols
• Experience in minor carpentry, masonry, and other related trades
• Experience with the provisions of Uniform Construction Code (UCC), as it relates to repairs of buildings exteriors
• Experience working outdoors in all types of weather and adverse conditions
• Experience supervising union covered employees

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).
• 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.

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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.