Laborer

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2024-76937 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM FEBRUARY 22, 2024, TO MARCH 03, 2024. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you looking for a summer job that allows you to work outside with your hands? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has an excellent opportunity for a temporary Laborer. This is an excellent way to begin a career with the Commonwealth!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference by working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. If you are a positive and productive person who takes pride in your work, join the DMVA team and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Laborers work in state and federal buildings and surrounding grounds at Fort Indiantown Gap in Lebanon County. You will perform general work including grass cutting, digging and cleaning out drainage ditches, assisting maintenance staff with manual labor tasks, and loading and unloading various items. This is a temporary position from April 15th to September 27th.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time, temporary employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• No previous experience or training required.

Additional Requirements:

• You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willingness and ability to work in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
• Willingness to work a temporary job
• Experience working in adverse weather conditions
• Experience performing laboring work, including the use of tools and equipment used in vehicle maintenance
• Experience using a variety of hand tools and power tools, including outdoor landscaping tools
• Experience arranging furniture and spackling, painting, or otherwise repairing drywall
• Experience lifting, carrying, or moving heavy items with or without assistance
• Active Class C Driver's License

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.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.