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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00107792 |
Description Activated On: 10/8/2026 3:21:22 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. This position provides skilled journey level work in several trades in the maintenance, repair, and construction of buildings, facilities, trails, and natural resources at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center. This position performs in a seven (7) day a week operation and may be scheduled to work weekends, evenings, and holidays. |
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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. This position performs skilled journey level work in a variety of the building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and masonry trades in the construction, maintenance and repair of center buildings, facilities, and equipment. At the direction of the Park Maintenance Supervisor, contacts vendors and obtains price quotations, calculates cost of supplies and equipment, order supplies, prepares forms and submits them to the Park Maintenance Supervisor for review and approval. Acts as a lead worker to semi-skilled laborers, laborers, volunteers, and other personnel during the completion of projects. CARPENTRY Utilizes hand and power tools to perform rough and finish general carpentry work in the maintenance, renovation, and construction of center facilities. Interprets blueprints, sketches, and diagrams. Repairs or installs floor coverings, doors, locks, screens, roofs, soffit, fascia, spouting, windows, decks, etc. Plans, designs, and constructs wood projects, such as storage cabinets, shelving, etc. PLUMBING Performs repairs, renovations, and new construction to the plumbing infrastructure at all facilities and support systems. Opens blocked drains, repairs leaky faucets, fountains, showers, urinals, and toilets. Monitors, operates, and maintains center’s water supply and treatment systems including servicing of pumps, well and treatment equipment, checking and maintaining water level of storage tank, locate and assist in repairs of leaks of water main, changing water filter cartridges, and taking all required water samples. MASONRY Performs new and maintenance work in connection with buildings, bridges, foundations, walks and walls. Constructs forms for cement work; mixes cement; finishes cement using mason’s tools, pours footers, floors, walls and sign bases. MECHANICAL Performs routine and preventative maintenance on vehicles and park equipment, to ensure their longevity and safe operation. Researches and orders vehicle replacement parts, as needed. Reports, mechanical issues, safety issues, and other vehicle/equipment needs to Park Maintenance Supervisor. ELECTRICAL Performs electrical installation or repairs, such as to new construction fuses and circuit panels, pool power panels, cords and plugs, electrical boxes and accessories, wires, switches, outlets, floor/ceiling wiring, ceiling fixtures, outdoor lighting/wiring and underground service lines. Performs heating system maintenance/repairs. Responsible for maintenance of traffic control counter. EQUIPMENT OPERATION Operates a variety of light and heavy equipment in a safe and responsible manner. Prepares and maintains automotive/equipment reports, work progress reports, daily maintenance logs, and oil and gas measurements. LANDSCAPING Repair, renovate, and maintain turf areas, garden areas, roads, trails, paths, walkways. Plants and prunes trees, shrubs, and plants in the park’s landscaping. Maintains lawns on a regular mowing schedule. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Actively participates in the park’s hazardous tree management program, by identifying, assessing, and safely removing hazardous trees. Actively participates in the park’s herbicide/pesticide program, by maintaining a working knowledge of the chemicals the park uses, safely handling/applying chemicals, and abiding by all chemical handling/application requirements. Maintains a working knowledge of the invasive species that pose the most significant threats to the park's natural resources, including species identification, as well as preferred times and methods for treatment/removal. Assists in trail construction and maintenance. SAFETY & RIGHT-TO-KNOW Actively participates and supports the park's Safety and Employee Right-To-Know programs. May be directed to serve as the center's Safety Officer and/or Right-To-Know Coordinator, conducting safety meetings, safety inspections/surveys, and annual reporting requirements. OFF-SEASON MAINTENANCE Removes snow from sidewalks, parking areas, and roads. Prepares, anticipates, plans/prioritizes for winter weather road maintenance, including the staging and readiness of equipment, the stocking of salt and/or cinders, the coordination with supervisors for work outside of scheduled hours. Assists in winterizing the park’s facilities, as well as preparing facilities for opening in the spring. HOUSEKEEPING Removes litter found in park and assists in waste collection throughout the park (i.e., collecting bagged garbage/recyclables and transporting them to the park’s dumpsters). Maintains a clean work environment. All tools must be cleaned and stored properly daily as well as the work site during any repair, renovation, or construction. Tool inventories will be maintained and updated as per center procedures. Materials stored must be done so in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and protected from any unnecessary damage. Duties include cleaning center facilities, restrooms, pavilions, etc. according to Bureau and/or Park guidelines. EVENT HOSTING Assists in preparing for a variety of functions hosted by the park (e.g., festivals, conferences, trainings, programs, weddings), including the set-up of tents, tables, chairs, portable toilets, traffic cones, garbage receptacles, etc. May be required to assist in maintaining facilities during the hosting of a function (maintaining restrooms, collecting waste, addressing maintenance needs. GENERAL May performs related work and other general maintenance duties as assigned by supervisor, as skills are relevant (e.g., welding, automotive equipment, tile/flooring work, specialized painting, drywall/plaster). Performs other duties 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. Work is assigned by oral and written communications. Progress is spot-checked with final results reviewed. Determines safe and proper methods for completing assigned tasks and regular duties. Determines equipment needed to complete tasks. While acting as lead worker, makes decisions in the best interest of safety and efficiency, within the direction of the Park Mainenance Supervisor. |
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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: 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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