Semi Skilled Laborer, Limited Term - Drake Well Museum & Park

THE POSITION

Do you enjoy working in the great outdoors? If so, we have the opportunity for you! The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is looking for an energetic, hard-working individual to fill a limited-term Semi Skilled Laborer position at Drake Well Museum and Park to complete our groundskeeping and maintenance team. Our facilities are set on 244 beautiful, wooded acres and feature 12,000 square feet of interior exhibits as well as five acres of exterior exhibits, including the National Historic Landmark well, historic oil field structures and operating machinery. The historic site also offers an abundance of year-round recreational opportunities, including paved bike trails, delayed harvest fly fishing in Oil Creek, modern picnic facilities, hiking trails, and more. Drake Well Museum and Park attracts over 40,000 visitors each year.

Apply now for the chance to help preserve this exceptional piece of Pennsylvania history in a role that aligns with the way you want to work this season. Achieve your goals with us!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this limited-term Semi Skilled Laborer position, you will perform grounds keeping, maintenance, construction, and repair duties at Drake Well Museum & Park and its satellite sites, Historic Pithole City and McClintock Well #1. These involve spending significant time working outdoors on tasks such as: mowing, trimming, mulching, raking, weed control, and snow removal. Additionally, this role offers the chance to develop your skills performing routine maintenance and repairs in various trades, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical. This includes maintaining and operating tools, small equipment, grounds-related equipment (such as lawn mowers, tractors and the like), and site vehicles, making minor repairs and adjustments as needed.

As a Semi Skilled Laborer, you will also be responsible for carrying out routine custodial activities such as removal of trash, sweeping, mopping and cleaning to ensure the site is clean for visitors, staff, and volunteers. Our team will rely on you to follow all PHMC and Commonwealth safety rules and ensures that alarms are functioning properly, and the site is secured at the end of the day. Share your skills and become a key part of Pennsylvania's history with us!

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This limited-term, seasonal position is expected to expire on or before December 31, 2025.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• You must have experience in groundskeeping and use of tractors or similar large landscaping equipment.
• You must have experience in the operation/maintenance/repair of tools, equipment, and/or vehicles.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.

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Health & Wellness

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We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

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• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Condition of Employment-Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How much full-time experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction do you possess? (Please note, this experience must be verifiable. Unpaid personal work or hobby experience is not acceptable.)

• 1 year or more
• 6 months but less than 1 year
• Less than 6 months
• None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Have you completed vocational training in any of the following areas: building and construction work, maintenance or repair, custodial work, groundskeeping, conservation, farm mechanics, or trades such as electrical, carpentry, masonry, painting, or plumbing?

If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your vocational/trade school/college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

06

Additional Requirement- Do you have experience in groundskeeping and use of tractors or similar large landscaping equipment?

• Yes
• No

07

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

08

Additional Requirement - Do you have experience in the operation/maintenance/repair of tools, equipment, and/or vehicles?

• Yes
• No

09

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

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