Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00074065

Description Activated On:  1/2/2026 2:41:16 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 semi-skilled manual work in the construction and maintenance at Point State Park.

This position performs duties that are routinely executed seven days a week and will be routinely scheduled to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed for park operations and to meet seasonal 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 at Point State Park.

Assists in making repairs to buildings and facilities, using tools of the carpentry, electrical, plumbing and other building trades in the performance of this maintenance work.

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

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

Performs ground maintenance by mowing or cutting weeds or grass, using a riding mower, hand mower, or weed eater; picks up litter and trash; loads and moves materials in dump trucks or pick up trucks; sweeps paved 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, shrubs, and landscape beds.

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

Responsible for the complete performance of general housekeeping and building maintenance by cleaning and supplying restrooms, office, and all other buildings. Makes minor routine repairs such as replacing light bulbs or tightening fixtures.

Is 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 procedure.

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.

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. Safely operate various hand and motorized tools/equipment
 2. Lift/move heavy objects up to 75# (including emptying trash bins)
 3. Follow oral/written instructions
 4. Work in varying climatic conditions
 5. Ability to traverse rough and uneven terrain
 6. Read and understand/warnings/directions
 7. Safely climb ladders, operate lawn tractors, push mowers, weed string trimmers, and edge trimmers
 8. Ability to clean extensively and tolerate harsh chemicals and pick up letter/trash
 9. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships others
 10. Prune trees, pull weeds, recognize hazardous trees