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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00110723 |
Description Activated On: 10/28/2026 8:36:19 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. The employee in this position performs semi-skilled work in maintaining the building and grounds at the Delaware Valley Veterans Home. |
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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. Assists in taking care of DVVH building and surrounding grounds by using plow, snow shovel, spreader, snow and ice removal, etc. to include mowing grass, pruning shrubs and trees, weeding, and planting. Operates mechanized and motorized grounds keeping equipment such as gang mowers, rollers, and roto-tillers. Checks and keeps records on work requests assigned by supervisor. Perform landscaping activities such as putting down mulch, removing and disposing of weeds, dead branches, and debris; seeding grass areas as necessary; fertilizing the lawn, and planting and caring for flower beds. Keeps sidewalk, steps and parking areas free of debris, litter, leaves, grass, snow, ice, etc. Operates riding lawn tractors, push mowers, weed whips, tree branch cutters, hedge trimmers, snowplows, snow blowers, and various other equipment and machinery. Performs preventive maintenance on grass cutting/snow removal equipment and other equipment/tools such as changing oil, filters, plugs, and replacing worn out parts, etc. Performs minor masonry work such as patching walls, walkways and patio steps, and repairing steps if required. Assists in carpentry functions such as construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of floors, walls, roofs, stairways, ceilings, windows, doors, etc. Assists with plumbing functions throughout the facility. Replaces bathroom fixtures; caulks tubs/showers/sinks; fixes leaky faucets and opens blocked drains. Replaces light bulbs, switches, and shades. Paints interior and exterior areas of buildings as assigned. Cleans all areas of work upon completion using hand tools, brooms, and vacuums as needed. Assists other trades employees as necessary. Performs work in accordance with the DMVA general safety rules and safety rules for this position. Immediately reports all workplace injuries or incidents to the supervisor; and/or immediately corrects any safety hazards in the work area or reports same to supervisor. Support the facility QAPI efforts by attending all assigned QAPI training; following established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts; participate in PIP teams as assigned; sharing ideas for improvement in the organization; and supporting QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally, including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings. Performs other related 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 on a daily basis according to scheduled preventative maintenance programs and need. Employee may at times determine work methods, procedures, or priorities |
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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. 5. 6. |
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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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