Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00207605

Description Activated On:  2/26/2026 3:30:38 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 maintenance and repair work in a variety of trades at the sub-journey level, especially the building, mechanical, and electrical trades.

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.

Work involves minor repair jobs of a routine nature, which are carried out with only general supervision, or more advanced work assisting a journeyman tradesman or maintenance supervisor in regular trade’s maintenance jobs.

Performs preventative and operational maintenance of facilities, equipment, and natural resources including cleaning, basic repairs and adjustments.

Performs routine building maintenance such as painting, re-shingling roofs, repairing spouting, flashing, screens, and windows, requiring the use of hand and power tools.

Cleans and sanitizes rental cottages, restrooms, pavilions, and other park buildings.

Replaces bulbs, shades, switches; assists with electrical maintenance and repair; oils, adjusts and cares for electrical motors.

Mixes cement and mortar, helps to lay masonry and chinking. Constructs cement forms.

Assists skilled tradesman with grounds maintenance, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.

Prepares and paints park buildings, structures and signs, and other wood products.

Performs routine and minor maintenance to park vehicles by greasing fittings, checking, filling and changing fluids and filters, performing basic auto body repairs, and cleaning.

Performs general maintenance and monitoring of water and plumbing systems including, blocked drains, faucet repair and water systems winterization.

Prepares soil, seeds, mulches, mows and trims turf areas. Transplants and prunes trees. Operates power chainsaws to fell and buck trees. Assists certified pesticide applicator in applying pesticides and herbicides. Maintains park trails.

Assists with maintenance of waste water treatment systems as needed.

Maintains records of maintenance, vehicle use, fuel and other reports for supervisor's review.

Operates and maintains hand and power tools.

Removes litter, collects trash and recyclables.

Notifies supervisor of progress, problems, and needs. Makes suggestions for solving related problems.

Leads individual or groups of volunteers to complete volunteer projects.

Communicates general park information to visitors when needed.

Responds to emergencies by following procedures in Emergency Manual. Assists in lost-person searches, fire suppression, etc.

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.

Performs general cleaning and repair work in the park, or assists with more skilled work. Determines which tools/equipment are required to complete assigned tasks, and takes appropriate steps to complete each task. Informs supervisor of progress and problems, and when projects require more skill or in-depth action to complete.

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. Follow oral/written instructions
 2. Use/maintain required tools/equipment
 3. Work in varying climatic conditions
 4. Lift/move heavy objects up to 40 lbs.
 5. Follow safety rules and practices
 6. Communicate effectively
 7. Perform basic math computations
 8. Operate and/or utilize basic lawn care and snow removal equipment
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