THE POSITION

　　Are you someone who loves being outside and getting your hands dirty? If so, then the Semi-Skilled Laborer position at Fort Washington State Park Complex could be the perfect job for you! We are searching for a positive individual who is dedicated to maintaining the park facilities and ensuring that our visitors have a safe and enjoyable experience. Join our team and help us create a wonderful environment for recreation and relaxation in the park!

　　DESCRIPTION OF WORK

　　This is a seasonal, semi-skilled laborer position at Fort Washington State Park Complex. In this position, you will be expected to complete all aspects of maintenance within the complex, which includes both Evansburg State Park and Fort Washington State Park.

　　Major duties include but are not limited to opening and cleaning park restrooms, opening and closing gates, emptying trash receptacles, picking up litter, cleaning out pavilions, cleaning out picnic grills, mowing grass, and trimming weeds. Additional duties include painting, repairing facilities, woods mowing, installing/repairing park signs, posts, and road blocks, and assembling picnic tables. Some equipment used includes rotary mower, lawn tractors, front-end loaders, dump trucks, chain saws, and a wide variety of small hand and power tools used in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and masonry maintenance work.  Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

　　Work Schedule and Additional Information:

　　Full-time seasonal employment with no benefits.Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.Will work 5 out of 7 days per week.Must be available weekends and holidays as needed.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.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

　　QUALIFICATIONS  Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

　　One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; orAn equivalent combination of experience and training.Other Requirements:

　　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.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).```{=html}

　　```- 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. 

　　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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected] 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. Th 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.