Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00068130

Description Activated On:  8/26/2026 9:57:13 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 performs routine maintenance, grounds keeping, custodial, and security work at the Landis Valley Museum.

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 will perform minor repair and maintenance work of a routine nature, which includes:

Grounds Maintenance - Grass cutting, string trimming, weed spraying or removal, basic landscaping, snow removal; operate equipment required to perform work

Building Maintenance - Repairs, maintains, and upgrades structures under the direction of the supervisor; repairs and replaces light bulbs and fixtures

Events Work - Participates in the set-up and teardown of events or programs

Site Security - Arm and disarm the security system per procedure; respond to alarms and incidents per procedure; follows other security procedures as required

Reports all required repairs, supplies, or equipment failure to supervisor

Regularly check email and respond when appropriate

Participate in mandatory online training

Complete time or overtime sheets as necessary

Other duties as assigned - incumbent is responsible to be familiar with PHMC general safety rules and safety rules specific to this position; for working in a sa

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.

Work is routinely assigned, inspected during process, and checked upon completion by the supervisor. Employee is expected to make decisions based on agency policies and procedures. Employee should follow procedures when responding to critical incidents. This includes immediately reporting all incidents to the 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

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 hand and power tools
 2. Remove snow and ice
 3. Perform maintenance duties from heights of up to 30 feet
 4. Perform maintenance work on buildings and grounds
 5. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
 6. Operate a motor vehicle
 7. Arm and disarm security system
 8. Travel as required
 9. Move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
 10. Operate a PC and associated software