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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Semi-Skilled Laborer - Norristown State Hospital

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States

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Semi‑Skilled Laborer – Norristown State Hospital The Department of Human Services, Norristown State Hospital is seeking a Semi‑Skilled Laborer to perform building and grounds upkeep, including repair of heating, plumbing, painting, electrical work, steamfitter assistance, roadwork, groundskeeping, cleaning, and snow removal.

Description of Work As a Semi‑Skilled Laborer, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance tasks. Duties include working on various maintenance projects such as repairing heating and plumbing systems, painting, electrical work, assisting steamfitters in the boiler plant, performing roadwork repair and groundskeeping duties, maintaining laundry equipment, clearing snow from sidewalks and parking lots, and cleaning various systems and areas around the hospital. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information

Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week.

Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday – Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch (may change based on operational needs).

Travel and overtime as operationally necessary.

Telework: No option to telework.

Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.

FREE parking.

Further communication regarding this position via email.

Qualifications

Minimum one year of laboring work experience with tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Condition of Employment

Valid PA non‑commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.

Other Requirements

Must meet the PA residency requirement.

Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements

You must pass a background investigation.

A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.

This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

Under the Act, a conditional offer will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; the information contained therein will not be considered for determining eligibility. Provide relevant, detailed experience/education on the application.

If claiming education in supplemental application answers, attach a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable).

Application must be submitted by the posting closing date; late applications not accepted.

Failure to comply with the above requirements may eliminate you from consideration.

Veterans

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for many state and local government jobs. To learn more, 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.

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.

Examination Information

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this posting. No additional exam required at a test center.

Your score is based on the detailed information you provide.

Your score is valid for this specific posting only.

Provide complete and accurate information; otherwise your score may be lower or you may be disqualified.

You may only apply/test once for this posting.

Results will be provided via email.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Other

Industries Government Administration

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