Semi-Skilled Laborer - Norristown State Hospital

Introduction

Are you ready for a rewarding job where your maintenance skills shine? The Department of Human Services, Norristown State Hospital is seeking a Semi‑Skilled Laborer for vital building and grounds upkeep. If you enjoy hands‑on work and are committed to maintaining a safe, high‑quality environment for our consumers and staff, we invite you to apply today!

As a Semi‑Skilled Laborer, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of tasks related to maintaining the Norristown State Hospital. Your duties include:

• Working on various maintenance projects such as repairing heating and plumbing systems, painting, and electrical work.
• Assisting steamfitters in the boiler plant.
• Performing roadwork repair and groundskeeping duties.
• Using a variety of hand and power tools, and equipment.
• Maintaining laundry equipment.
• Clearing snow from sidewalks and parking lots.
• Cleaning various systems and areas around the hospital.

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours:
  
  2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch (hours may change based on operational needs).
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• Free parking.
• Telework: This position does not allow telework.
• Salary: Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.
• Further communication regarding this position will be sent via email.

• 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
  . 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.

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act, which requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to PA State Police and FBI clearance.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility must be provided on the application.
• 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.

• 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, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 for 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this posting. No additional exam is required at a test center.
• 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.
• Provide complete and accurate information; otherwise your score may be lower or you may be disqualified.
• Apply/test only once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.