Tradesman Helper

THE POSITION

Do you consider yourself a jack of all trades? If you are a versatile professional with experience in different skilled areas, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Join us at the Department of Transportation's Montgomery County Maintenance Organization as a Tradesman Helper and assist with daily operations of equipment and building maintenance. Do not wait, grab this opportunity now and make the most of your diverse expertise!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will assist mechanics in carrying out minor mechanical repairs on both light and heavy-duty vehicles, including tasks such as lube, oil changes, repairing lights, and tire mounting. Additionally, you will be responsible for general building maintenance, which includes cleaning restrooms, offices, conference rooms, lunchrooms, foyers, and garage areas. This will also involve tasks like trash collection, dusting furniture and fixtures, sweeping, mopping floors, vacuuming, and washing windows. Furthermore, you will be expected to perform general yard maintenance, ensuring the yard is clean and organized, cutting grass and weeds, removing snow from sidewalks and parking areas, and maintaining the scrap tires area.

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 vary from summer hours 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, or winter hours 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime as required
• 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 minimum experience and training required.

Special Requirements:

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

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience with motorized hand equipment such as chain saws, compressors, jack hammers, tampers, hand mowers and trimmers, routers, patching machines and heating kettles is preferred but not required.

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.