Semi Skilled Laborer - Norristown State Hospital

Are you searching for a hands-on career where every day brings a new way to help keep a major facility running smoothly? The Semi Skilled Laborer position at Norristown State Hospital offers an active and meaningful way to support vital hospital operations. Here, you will work as part of a team that keeps the buildings, grounds, and equipment in safe working condition. Apply today to join the Department of Human Services (DHS) and contribute towards providing a safe and welcoming environment for staff, consumers, and visitors alike!

This position supports Norristown State Hospital by performing a wide range of maintenance and labor tasks across different departments. Your dedicated efforts will help to keep the buildings, grounds, and equipment clean, safe, and in working order. As a Semi Skilled Laborer, you will perform the following duties:

• General Maintenance: Carry out assigned tasks across various shops including plumbing, electrical, painting, and grounds work
• Facility Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness of indoor and outdoor areas such as buildings, pavilions, and recreational spaces
• Roadwork Support: Complete tasks like repairing blacktop, cementing sidewalks, and maintaining parking areas
• Equipment Operation: Use hand and power tools to assist with repairs, installations, and general maintenance
• Grounds Care: Pick up debris, operate mowing and leaf equipment under supervision, and help maintain outdoor spaces
• Seasonal Tasks: Remove snow from walkways and support seasonal maintenance needs around the facility

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 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • May change based upon operational needs.
• Overtime may be required as needed.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Free parking
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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 of employment 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, 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.

• 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.