Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00008690

Description Activated On:  2/26/2026 9:17:18 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. 

Provides semi-skilled maintenance and repair work in the building, mechanical and electrical trades at Little Pine, Hyner Run, Hyner View and Upper Pine Bottom State Parks. Cleans and maintains facilities, shower house and latrines.

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.

Cleaning of all bathroom facilities using the 12 step cleaning procedure.

The primary responsibilities of this position are daily cleaning of restroom facilities. Cleaning of the rental cabin between turnovers. Checking the pool facility and general cleaning. Mowing and weed eating of the park grounds. Assisting in other maintenance needs such as minor carpentry, painting or staining, tree and branch cleanup, litter cleanup, and other tasks as needed.

Repair jobs of a routine nature, which are carried out with only general supervision, or more advanced work assisting a journeyman tradesman or maintenance supervisor in regular trades maintenance jobs.

Performs preventative and operational maintenance of facilities, buildings and equipment, including cleaning, basic repairs and adjustments.

Performs routine building maintenance such as painting, re-shingling roofs, repairing screens and windows, requiring the use of hand and power tools.

Replaces bulbs, shades, switches; assists with electrical maintenance and repair; oils, adjusts and cares for electrical motors.

Mixes cement and plaster; helps to lay blocks, bricks and pour cement forms; makes minor plastering repairs.

Assists skilled tradesman with grounds maintenance, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.

Paints and stains park buildings, structures and signs, and other miscellaneous wood products.

Performs minor maintenance and repairs to park vehicles by changing oil and filters, greasing fittings, checking and filling fluid levels etc.

Performs general maintenance to water, sewage and plumbing systems including, blocked drains, faucet repair and water systems winterization.

Removes snow from sidewalks and parking lots using snow removal equipment; cuts grass using lawn equipment; and maintains park trails.

Operates and maintains hand and power tools.

Use of chainsaws to remove target trees and clean up fallen trees.

Clean up of flood debris from high water events.

Attend all required and necessary training.

Spraying of herbicides to help rid park of invasive species.

Operates park vehicles and equipment.


This Position Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.


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.

Determines which tools/equipment are required to complete assigned tasks, and takes appropriate step to complete each task. Informs supervisor when projects require more skilled or in-depth action to complete.

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

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Essential Functions
: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
 
 1. Follow written/oral instructions
 2. Use/maintain required equipment/tools
 3. Communicate effectively
 4. Lift/move objects
 5. Work in varying climatic conditions
 6. Operate lawn mowers & weed trimmers
 7. Operate small tractors
 8. Operate and maintain chainsaw
 9. Follow safety rules & practices
 10. Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships