Job Information
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Semi-Skilled Laborer (Seasonal) - Penn Nursery in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4616070 THE POSITION Do you enjoy working outdoors and prefer a hands-on approach to your job? Then consider joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at Penn Nursery and provide skilled work around the nursery, as well as, the wood shop. Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying professional career growth and numerous promotional opportunities!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Semi-Skilled Laborer at Penn Nursery you will be a vital member of our team. You will be engaged in daily nursery maintenance tasks, which include repairing fences and gates, as well as mowing and weeding the nursery beds and the surrounding property. When not working in the nursery, you will be working in the wood shop. Here you will be assembling picnic tables to ensure safety for all who utilize them. You will also be using power equipment regularly.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Seasonal full-time employment without benefits. The season runs from approximately March until November 2024 at which time the employee is placed on leave without pay. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule. 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; or An 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). 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. 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
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.
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.