Semi Skilled Laborer; 1st Shift - Warren State Hospital

Do you enjoy working with your hands and managing a variety of tasks to ensure buildings and grounds are well-maintained? The Semi‑Skilled Laborer role with the Department of Human Services offers a chance to support essential projects that keep Warren State Hospital running smoothly. This position provides steady, hands‑on work that makes a real impact on the hospital grounds and facilities.

You will join a team that values hard work and takes pride in keeping the environment safe and functional. This is a great path for someone who enjoys active, varied tasks each day.

This position supports the construction, repair, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment used in daily operations at Warren State Hospital. As a Semi‑Skilled Laborer, you will perform the following duties:

• Building Maintenance: Handle small repairs such as carpentry, painting, electrical fixes, and plumbing tasks.
• Grounds Care: Maintain outdoor areas by mowing, pruning, clearing debris, and removing snow.
• Equipment Use: Operate hand and power tools and assist skilled trades workers during larger projects.
• Material Handling: Load and unload supplies, move furniture or equipment, and transport materials as needed.
• Facility Support: Clean buildings and outdoor spaces to help maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Vehicle Upkeep: Check and service vehicles and equipment to keep them in proper working order.

• 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.
• Overtime and travel as needed.
• 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.

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.

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non‑commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, refer to the Pennsylvania government information.

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.