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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00064176 |
Description Activated On: 12/26/2025 9:45:58 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 position is assigned to the Physical Plant, Maintenance Department, and is responsible for the installation, alteration, maintenance, and repair of the institutions structural, electrical and plumbing systems, components, fixtures and appliances servicing or located throughout the Norristown State Hospital (NSH) complex. |
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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. Maintains the cleanliness of buildings, comfort facilities, pavilions, and outdoor recreational areas. Performs landscaping duties on public grounds by seeding and mowing grass and by planting, pruning, and removing shrubs, branches, and trees. Clears walkways and roadways of debris or snow. Performs minor carpentry tasks such as assembling and repairing prefabricated picnic tables, signs, furniture, shelving, partitions and storage bins. Drywalls, plasters, and flooring. Paints or stains building walls, ceilings, signs, and gates by scraping and removing old finish and rolling or using brushes to apply paint or stain. Makes minor electrical repairs such as replacing light bulbs, tightening fixtures, replacing switches, and adjusting electrical motors. Makes minor plumbing repairs such as clears blocked drains, repairs faucets, toilets, and drinking fountains. Performs minor roofing tasks by repairing shingles, soffits, flashing, and spouting. Maintains vehicles and equipment by changing the oil, checking fluid levels, changing filters and checking tire pressures. Tracks inventory items, including tools and equipment. Builds simple forms for cement work using carpentry tools, mixes and places cement, finishes cement using mason tools, and lays stone and block walls. Operates power and hand tools of the carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and other building trades in the performance of maintenance work. Assists skilled trades workers with more complex tasks in the maintenance and construction of buildings and structures. Assists skilled trades workers with maintenance and repairs water systems, boiler plants, and sewage treatment systems. Drives vehicles to transport personnel and materials. 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. Includes but not limited to planning and completing assigned tasks in an efficient manner and meeting various codes, laws, and standards |
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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: Knowledge of the tools and methods used in construction and maintenance of buildings, structures, roadways, and trails. Ability to read and interpret written material, including road or trail maps and instructions. Ability to understand and follow oral instructions. Ability to communicate effectively orally. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 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 |
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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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