Position Description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING
Position Number: 00002760	Description Activated On: 4/28/2026 10:40:08 AM

Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively.

This is semi-skilled manual work in the construction and maintenance of various public works projects. Position performs semi-skilled work alone or assists a skilled worker; or may function as lead worker for a small crew of manual workers performing routine tasks. Work involves the use of a large variety of construction and maintenance equipment and tools in many different tasks, which frequently require the application of skills acquired on the job. Position receives oral instructions, and work is checked by inspection during process and upon completion.

Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor.

The examples of work are representative of the work, but every position classified to this position may not perform all examples work listed. Conversely, this is not an all-inclusive list of work examples.

-Drives a light truck to transport personnel and materials to and from field locations; and assists in the performance of the job.
-Cuts grass with weed eater, use hand power mower, riding lawn mower, rake leaves and debris. Trim and plant shrubs and flowers.
-Load and unload truck; move furniture and/or equipment.
-Dig ditches, clean culverts or manholes and tunnels.
-Perform snow removal.
-Makes repairs to buildings and building facilities; and uses tools of the carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and other building trades in the performance of maintenance work.
-Acts as a helper to skilled trades workers and / or Maintenance Repairman 2’s and assists them in performance of their duties / completion or work orders; be able to use hand tools. Erect scaffolds, climb ladders, run cement mixers, use wheelbarrows.
-Assist in demolition and removal of debris from job sites.
-Paints walls, ceilings, woodwork, and trim by preparation or surfaces using sandpaper, scrapers, strippers, or all tools associated with this trade.
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
-Ability to read and interpret written material, including road or trail maps and instructions.
-Performs related work as required.

Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature.

Makes decisions of a routine and recurring nature based upon established Hospital policies and guidelines, training, job knowledge and competency.
Communicates with Foreman and / or Facility Maintenance Managers for input on decisions regarding non-routine, unusual situations / circumstances and material acquisition.

Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License

Experience:

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: One year of experience in
laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in
maintenance or construction.

Licenses, registrations, or certifications:

1.   Class C Driver's License

2.   N/A

3.   N/A

4.   N/A

5.   N/A

6.   N/A

Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.

1.	Recognizes occupational hazards and follows safety precautions.
2.	Operates single chassis trucks, tractors, grounds care equipment, snow removal equipment.
3.	Uses and cares for hand tools, shop tools, and equipment needed to accomplish work.
4.	Operates power and hand tools of the carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and other building trades in the performance of maintenance and repair work
5.	Preforms heavy manual labor, must be able to sit, stand, kneel, twist.
6.	Records time and material used on work order form.
7.	Comprehend assignments received orally or from work orders and have effective written/oral communications ability.
8.	Responsible for keeping work areas clean and neat and organized.
9.	Works cooperatively with other staff, patients and outside personnel.
10.	Identifies defects in trucks or equipment and assists in repairing them.