Temporary Event Services Operations Staff (Equipment Operator A)
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Temp/Seasonal
Temporary Event Services Operations Staff (Equipment Operator A)
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Temporary Event Services Operations Staff (Equipment Operator A)
Salary
$18.05 Hourly
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Temporary Full-time
Job Number
N-2025-26598
Department
Department of Agriculture
Division
AG Op Mntnc Div
Opening Date
06/12/2025
Closing Date
6/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
92100
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00047511
Bureau / Division
Operations and Maintenance Division
Worksite Address
2300 N Cameron Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17110
Contact Name
Zachary Bender
Contact Email
...
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
If you have a passion for diverse events, enjoy engaging with people, and strive to create memorable experiences, we have a remarkable opportunity for you at the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. Our venue hosts a wide array of events, meetings, and banquets, all while maintaining the beauty of our grounds. In this position, you will play a crucial role in the setup, maintenance, and dismantling of various events, ensuring that all equipment functions smoothly, effectively, and safely. We seek self-motivated individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are committed to excellence in their work. We invite you to apply and join the Farm Show team, where your contributions will help shape unforgettable experiences for our guests!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Farm Show Complex Equipment Operator A, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all equipment within the complex. Your responsibilities will include setting up, maintaining, and dismantling various events, while also ensuring that all equipment operates effectively and safely. In addition to equipment management, you will maintain the complex's grounds and facilities, which encompasses trash collection, custodial functions, general maintenance, and snow removal. The Farm Show Complex operates in a dynamic environment with deadlines, requiring your commitment to maintaining readiness and support for all events held at the facility.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description ( .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Temporary, full-time employment, 40 hour work week
+ These positions are temporary, full time employment that run from September 2025 through the middle of May 2026 and will not be filled prior to July 12, 2025.
+ Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM (Shift differential is $1.25 an hour for 2 nd shift), Thursday - Monday, with a 30-minute lunch.
+ On-site parking is provided.
+ This position may require overtime as needed.
+ This position is considered essential and as such is required to report to working during emergencies and office closings.
+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
+ Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $37,660.00 or hourly rate of $18.05 (before taxes).
+ 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:
+ Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more;or
+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
+ This position requires possession a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.
Additional Requirements:
+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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).
+ 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 ... .
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.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo ( !
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
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 theres 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.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a current 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
Do you possess six months or more of full-time experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more?
+ Yes
+ No
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 a course in truck driving and the operation and repair of construction equipment with a commercial technical school?
+ Yes
+ No
06
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please provide the title of the course, the name of the institution with whom you completed the course, and the number of clock hours completed. If you answered "no", please enter N/A.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
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Apply
Temporary Event Services Operations Staff (Equipment Operator A)
Salary
$18.05 Hourly
Location
Dauphin County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Temporary Full-time
Job Number
N-2025-26598
Department
Department of Agriculture
Division
AG Op Mntnc Div
Opening Date
06/12/2025
Closing Date
6/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
92100
Position Number
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST03
Bureau / Division Code
00047511
Bureau / Division
Operations and Maintenance Division
Worksite Address
2300 N Cameron Street
City
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17110
Contact Name
Zachary Bender
Contact Email
...
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
If you have a passion for diverse events, enjoy engaging with people, and strive to create memorable experiences, we have a remarkable opportunity for you at the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. Our venue hosts a wide array of events, meetings, and banquets, all while maintaining the beauty of our grounds. In this position, you will play a crucial role in the setup, maintenance, and dismantling of various events, ensuring that all equipment functions smoothly, effectively, and safely. We seek self-motivated individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are committed to excellence in their work. We invite you to apply and join the Farm Show team, where your contributions will help shape unforgettable experiences for our guests!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Farm Show Complex Equipment Operator A, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all equipment within the complex. Your responsibilities will include setting up, maintaining, and dismantling various events, while also ensuring that all equipment operates effectively and safely. In addition to equipment management, you will maintain the complex's grounds and facilities, which encompasses trash collection, custodial functions, general maintenance, and snow removal. The Farm Show Complex operates in a dynamic environment with deadlines, requiring your commitment to maintaining readiness and support for all events held at the facility.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description ( .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Temporary, full-time employment, 40 hour work week
+ These positions are temporary, full time employment that run from September 2025 through the middle of May 2026 and will not be filled prior to July 12, 2025.
+ Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM (Shift differential is $1.25 an hour for 2 nd shift), Thursday - Monday, with a 30-minute lunch.
+ On-site parking is provided.
+ This position may require overtime as needed.
+ This position is considered essential and as such is required to report to working during emergencies and office closings.
+ Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
+ Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $37,660.00 or hourly rate of $18.05 (before taxes).
+ 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:
+ Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more;or
+ Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirements:
+ This position requires possession a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.
Additional Requirements:
+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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).
+ 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 ... .
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.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo ( !
See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
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 theres 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.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little extras that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Do you possess a current 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
Do you possess six months or more of full-time experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more?
+ Yes
+ No
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 a course in truck driving and the operation and repair of construction equipment with a commercial technical school?
+ Yes
+ No
06
If you answered "yes" to the above question, please provide the title of the course, the name of the institution with whom you completed the course, and the number of clock hours completed. If you answered "no", please enter N/A.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
Job ID: 481052141
Originally Posted on: 6/13/2025
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