Reference #: 4349795THE POSITIONThe Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Division of Installation Maintenance, has an excellent opportunity for a motivated Semi-Skilled Laborer in our maintenance department! If you are a positive, productive, and safety-minded person who enjoys working outside and with your hands, this job is for you!

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　　DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this role, you will assist the skilled laborers with daily electrical, plumbing, Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC), and construction tasks. Your duties will include assisting maintenance staff with manual labor including changing filters in plumbing systems and HVAC units; preparing and painting interior and exterior areas; loading and unloading trucks with items ranging from office supplies and furniture to construction materials; and assisting with grounds maintenance including mowing grass and removing snow.

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　　Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per weekWork hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.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 & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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.Condition of Employment:This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.Additional Requirements:You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.You must be able to perform essential job functions.Preferred Qualifications (not required):This position will require you to work outside, potentially in adverse weather conditions. Willingness and ability to perform work in these conditions.Experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction.Experience using any of the following hand tools: hammer, screwdriver, pliers, side-cutter, adjustable wrench, ratchets, box wrench, open wrench, or paint equipment (brush, roller, etc.).Experience using any of the following power tools: drill, circular saw, saber saw, lawn mower, weed whacker, chain saw, or hedge trimmer.Experience operating any of the following: hand mower, riding mower, weed whacker, hand scythe, shovel, rake, or pick.Experience moving/arranging furniture in offices/meeting rooms, painting, spackling, drywall repair, lift, carry, and/or move heavy items with or without assistance, raking, shoveling, trash pickup and other outside labor duties.Legal Requirements:A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.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 clo ing 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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .Telecommunications 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. 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.