Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00020617

Description Activated On:  1/30/2026 9:55:12 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 manual work to assist in providing a clean and safe facility for visitors, as well as supports and assists park staff in meeting basic visitor/customer service needs.

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.

Employee performs semi-skilled work alone or assists a skilled worker in performing routine tasks in the maintenance and construction of the Tyler State Park facilities.

Makes repairs to buildings and facilities, using tools of the needed trade in performance of this semi-skilled maintenance work.

Operates and assists with the maintenance, care, and cleaning of vehicles and equipment used throughout the park.

Performs ground maintenance by mowing or cutting weeds, or grass, using a riding mower, hand mower or weed eater; cutting firewood; picks up litter and trash; loads and moves materials in dump truck or pick-up trucks; cleans grills, sweeps paves areas, digs holes and ditches, cleans drains and culverts. Duties also include site preparation, seeding and establishment of new turf areas; planting and maintaining trees and shrubs.

Paints and/or stains park buildings, signs, gates, etc.

Responsible for the complete performance of general housekeeping and building maintenance by cleaning and supplying campground shower houses, day-use restrooms, pit latrines, office and all other buildings with paper supplies needed. Makes minor repairs such as replacing light bulbs or tightening fixtures.

Builds simple forms for cement work using carpenter tools mixes and places cement; finishes cement using mason tools; and lays stone and block walls.

Responsible for the safe and proper use of all equipment, power tools, and hand tools.

Assists park visitors and disseminates information in a friendly, helpful manner.

Completes all necessary forms/records such as daily records, automotive mileage sheets, fuel dispensing records and leave slips.

Operates two-way radio in accordance with proper established procedures.

Performs related work as required or assigned.

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.

Completes semi-skilled maintenance and construction work as assigned, or as needed. Makes minor repairs to park facilities or equipment, or reports needed major repairs to supervisor.

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. Operate various tools/equipment
 2. Lift heavy objects up to 75 lbs
 3. Follow oral/written instructions
 4. Work in varying climatic conditions
 5. Communicate effectively written and verbal
 6. Use ladders and staircases
 7. Maintain effective working relationships
 8. Reports safety issues and needed maintenance repairs to supervisor.
 9. Operate park vehicles and equipment safely and effectively.
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