Tradesman Helper

THE POSITION

Are you a jack of all trades? Come and display your skill and versatility with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)! The Montgomery County Maintenance Office is eager to welcome a Tradesman Helper to play a key role in ensuring efficient operations of equipment and building maintenance. Do not miss this opportunity to showcase your professional tool kit while enhancing your career, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Tradesman Helper, you will provide assistance to maintenance office mechanics by performing a wide-range of semi-skilled tasks. This professional conducts general building maintenance such as cleaning the conference room, lunch room, restrooms, offices, foyers, and garage areas. You will also be responsible for trash collection, dusting furniture and fixtures, sweeping, washing floors, vacuuming, and washing windows.

Within this role, you will perform general landscaping maintenance such as keeping the grounds clean and orderly, cutting grass and weeds, performing snow removal from sidewalks and parking areas, and maintaining the scrap tire area. This position affords the opportunity to assist mechanics with light mechanical repairs such as lube, oil change, repair lights, tire mounting, and more on light and heavy-duty vehicles as needed. Safety is of the utmost importance, therefore you must be able to assess your surroundings to ensure for the safety of yourself, your co-workers, and the public.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• 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

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

• 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).
• 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

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 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.

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.

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• Eligibility rules apply.

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Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", 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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