Labor Foreman 2 - Norristown State Hospital - Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania

THE POSITION
Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your experience in maintenance and grounds work in a leadership role? The Department of Human Services is seeking a motivated and industrious individual to direct the grounds and landscaping activities at Norristown State Hospital. If you enjoy working as part of a productive team to accomplish goals and tasks, this is the job for you!


DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Labor Foreman 2, you will oversee a group of semi-skilled laborers assigned to the grounds and landscaping division. You can expect to play a pivotal role in the repair and maintenance of all outdoor facilities, including roads, parking areas, sidewalks, sewers, catch basins, railings, fences, curbing, and cement work. Other responsibilities include ensuring the safety of the outdoor grounds by coordinating snow and ice removal, as well as ensuring grass cutting, line trimming, and weed control are completed on a regular basis. In addition, you will be required to participate in the Medical Monitoring Program and all approved asbestos training programs.

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.
  • Work schedule may change based on operational needs.
  • Overtime and travel may be required as operationally necessary.
  • 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
    QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • Four years of experience in performing manual labor, semi-skilled labor or maintenance work, including two years of experience as a lead worker; or
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
    Special Requirement:
    • This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.
      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.
    • 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. 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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.
      EXAMINATION INFORMATION
      
    • 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.