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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Laborer - Norristown State Hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4508242 THE POSITION Are you an ambitious person who enjoys working with your hands and working outdoors? The Department of Human Services is seeking a non-permanent, temporary Laborer to provide maintenance and grounds services at Norristown State Hospital. This is an excellent way to get started in a career with the Commonwealth! 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 Laborer, you will perform a variety of work in the care of grounds and maintenance at Norristown State Hospital. Work duties may include moving furniture or equipment; assisting in the Laundry Department; and assisting in the demolition and removal of debris from job sites. In addition, you will perform laborer work in various areas within the Maintenance Department.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: Temporary, full-time employment (37.50-hour work week) Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 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 Additional Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. You must pass a background investigation. 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: 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):
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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.