Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00067367

Description Activated On:  5/29/2026 1:46:45 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. 

The primary purpose of this position is to perform journey level work in several trades in the maintenance, repair, and construction within Codorus State Park.

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, vehicles, and equipment.

CARPENTRY
Utilizes hand and power tools to perform rough and finish carpentry work in the maintenance, renovation, and construction of park facilities. Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, and diagrams. Installs and repairs, flooring, doors, locks, windows, roofs, siding, drywall/plaster, spouting, decks, docks, etc.

PLUMBING
Installs and repairs plumbing pipes, fixtures, drains, sewer lines, showers, toilets, sinks, fountains, water heaters, etc.

MASONRY
Builds forms, installs rebar & wire, prepares base, mixes, pours, and finishes concrete for walks, benches, foundations, etc.

MECHANICAL
Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to vehicles, equipment, and tools to ensure their safe and proper operation. Obtains repair estimates and schedules service at the request of the supervisor.

WELDING
Welds metals for fabrication and repair using Arc and MIG welders and acetylene torches.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment including park owned, swing, and rental equipment. Operates state-owned vehicles. Operates boats, mowers, landscaping equipment, snow removal equipment, power tools, hand tools, etc.

LANDSCAPING
Repairs, maintains, and creates turf areas, roads, trails, paths, walkways, etc. Plants and maintains trees, turf, and shrubbery. Removes and trims dangerous, damaged, and unwanted trees.

PAINTING
Prepares, paints, and stains buildings, signs, kiosks, parking areas, etc.

GENERAL DUTIES
Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Installs grills, fire rings, lamp posts, picnic tables, signs, kiosks, etc.

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.

Employee has the discretion to complete assigned tasks in a safe and timely manner.

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:

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  Class C Driver's 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/move heavy objects
 3. follow oral/written instructions
 4. work in varying climatic conditions
 5. must physically traverse varied and rough terrain
 6. operates state owned vehicles and equipment
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