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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00055675 |
Description Activated On: 4/16/2026 3:41:37 PM |
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 skilled journey level work in several trades in the maintenance, repair and construction of park buildings, facilities and equipment at Ole Bull State Park. |
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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. This position performs skilled journey level work in a variety of the building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding and masonry trades in the construction, maintenance and repair of park buildings, facilities and equipment at Ole Bull State Park as part of Kettle Creek State Park complex. At the direction of the supervisor, contacts vendors and obtains price quotations, calculates cost of supplies and equipment, estimates man-hours required to complete assignments, prepares forms and submits them to the supervisor for review and approval. Plans for repairs and purchases necessary tools, supplies and equipment to complete jobs. Acts as lead worker to Semi-Skilled Laborers, Laborers and other personnel during the completion of projects. CARPENTRY Utilizes hand and power tools to perform rough and finish general carpentry work in the maintenance, renovation and construction of park facilities. Interprets blueprints, sketches and diagrams. Repairs or installs floor coverings, doors, locks, screens, roofs, soffit, fascia, spouting, windows, decks, etc. Plans, designs and constructs wood projects, such as storage cabinets, shelving, etc. PLUMBING Performs repairs, renovations and new construction to the plumbing infrastructure at all facilities and support systems. Opens blocked drains, repairs leaky faucets, fountains, showers, urinals and toilets. Replaces hot water tanks, installs and repairs sewage and water lines. Pulls, repairs and reinstalls submersible water well pumps and lift station pumps. Drains pipes in preparation for winter. MASONRY Performs new and maintenance work in connection with buildings, bridges, foundations, walks and walls. Constructs forms for cement work; mixes cement and plaster; finishes cement using mason’s tools, pours footers, floors, walls and sign bases. Lays concrete blocks and stones for walls, fireplaces, etc. MECHANICAL Performs preventative maintenance and checklist type inspections to vehicles/equipment/tools to insure their safe operation. ELECTRICAL Performs electrical installation or repairs, such as to new construction fuses and circuit panels, pool power panels, cords and plugs, electrical boxes and accessories, wires, switches, outlets, floor/ceiling wiring, ceiling fixtures, outdoor lighting/wiring and underground service lines. Performs heating system maintenance/repairs. EQUIPMENT OPERATION Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment in a safe and responsible manner. Prepares and maintains automotive/equipment reports, work progress reports, daily maintenance logs, and oil and gas measurements. LANDSCAPING Repair, renovate and maintain turf areas, roads, trails, paths, walkways; fertilizing newly seeded as well as established turf areas; pruning of tree stock and hedges; planting/transplanting of landscape stock. Monitors grass height to direct mowing and weed-eating operations . Removes snow from sidewalks, parking areas and roads. Applies pesticide and herbicides under supervision of certified applicator. GENERAL Maintains a clean work environment. All tools must be cleaned and stored properly daily as well as the work site during any repair, renovation or construction. Tool inventories will be maintained and updated as per park procedures. Materials stored must be done so in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and protected from any unnecessary damage. Duties include cleaning park facilities, restrooms, pavilions, beach area, rental Lodge etc. according to Bureau and/or Park guidelines. Performs related work and other general maintenance duties as assigned by supervisor, such as welding, repairing automotive equipment, plowing snow, cutting storm damaged or hazardous trees, assembling picnic tables, painting railings, bridges, and washhouses, etc. Performs routine maintenance duties such as landscaping, latrine and cabin maintenance, vehicle maintenance. Maintains water system, including hydrants, water fountains, dump station. Checks heating systems in various state buildings. Maintains signs and camp site markers. Takes gasoline and heating oil measurements and maintains records and reports. Conducts water sampling as required by the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Health. Inventories supplies at least twice per year and provides a list of needed supplies to the Administrative Assistant and Park Maintenance Supervisor. Monitors an email account, sends emails, is able to input leave, and other simple computer related tasks. • Communicates directly to the park maintenance supervisor via phone, email or face to face interaction daily. Assists with projects and flood clean up at Kettle Creek State Park as needed. Performs other duties 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. Plans how to repair park equipment and systems, makes a list of needed supplies, purchases needed supplies. Prioritizes jobs that need to be completed to maintain the most visitor satisfaction. Acquires supervisory approval for large purchases or purchases made during periods of emergency spending only. Assigns/reviews work for a group of lower level maintenance staff. |
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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: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. valid class C PA driver’s license 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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