Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00103626

Description Activated On:  11/14/2025 8:55:51 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. 

Provides semi-skilled manual work in the construction and maintenance of Memorial Lake State Park Complex, which includes Memorial Lake and Swatara State Parks, J.E. Ibberson Conservation Area, and Boyd Big Tree Preserve.

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, in a team or assists a skilled worker in performing routine tasks in the maintenance and construction of Memorial Lake State Park Complex.

Makes 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 throughout the complex.

Builds simple forms for cement work using carpenter tools; mixes and place 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; cutting firewood; picking up litter and/or trash; loading and moving materials in dump trucks or pickup trucks; cleans grills, 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 and shrubs.

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

Responsible for the complete performance of general housekeeping and building maintenance by cleaning and supplying comfort stations, day-use restrooms, pit latrines, office and all other buildings. Makes minor, routine repairs such as replacing light bulb 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 timesheets.

Operates a two-way radio in accordance with proper procedures.

General custodial type cleaning of restrooms, floors, window, clean and empty garbage cans, pick-up letter, clean buildings, stock paper supplies; perform routine maintenance and repairs to park structures.

Performs all 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.

Complete semi-skilled maintenance and construction work as assigned, or as needed. Makes minor repairs to park facilities or equipment or reports any 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. Perform required maintenance activities using standard tools, equipment, materials and PPE
 2. Lift/move items weighing up to 75 lbs
 3. Ability to understand and follow instructions both orally and in writing
 4. Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with both the general public, other employees and supervisor
 5. Ability to operate motorized equipment and vehicles
 6. Work in varying temperatures and weather conditions. Negotiate uneven and hazardous terrain.
 7. Operate a telephone and two-way radio
 8. Travel to various locations
 9. Maintain accurate records
 10. Ability to work weekends, holidays and varying shifts