Clerical Assistant 2 (Maintenance) - Wernersville State Hospital

THE POSITION

Build a meaningful career as a Clerical Assistant 2 with the Department of Human Services, Wernersville State Hospital. This role supports the Maintenance Department and helps keep daily operations running smoothly. You will work in an active environment where your organizational skills make a real impact. Join a team dedicated to supporting a safe and efficient hospital setting for patients and staff.

This position provides clerical and administrative support to the Maintenance Department, helping staff manage documents, requests, reports, and daily operational needs. As a Clerical Assistant 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Administrative Support:
  Compose correspondence, prepare reports, arrange schedules, and organize documents for departmental needs
• Service Requests:
  Receive maintenance requests by phone or radio and enter them into the automated work order system
• Order Processing:
  Manage supply orders, track deliveries, and complete purchasing tasks using the SAP and SRM systems
• Record Keeping:
  Maintain detailed files, logs, and records related to maintenance work, employee information, and departmental reporting
• Communication Tasks:
  Interact with staff, vendors, and visitors to exchange information needed for operational and reporting requirements
• Inventory Control:
  Monitor distribution and record keeping of keys, radios, and other maintenance equipment

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

• Full time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Hours may change based on operational needs.
• Free parking at this facility.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,831 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Six months as a Clerical Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Graduation from high school; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.

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

• 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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• 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.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.