Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING

Position Number:  00221291

Description Activated On:  12/22/2025 1:08:17 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 basic maintenance work in the custodial, construction, and maintenance fields at Prince Gallitzin State Park.

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 basic maintenance work, such as cleaning and mowing, alone or assists a skilled worker in performing routine tasks in the maintenance and construction at Prince Gallitzin 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. Paints and/or stains park buildings, signs, gates, etc.

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, tractor mower, hand (push) mower, or weed eater; cutting firewood with chain saw; picks up litter and trash; loads and moves materials in dump trucks or pick up 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; picks up litter along roadways, around buildings and in turf areas; performs trail maintenance.

Operates a pickup truck or utility vehicle to transport cleaning equipment throughout the park.

Applies herbicide under direction of certified pesticide applicator.

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

Position is required to independently travel on state roadways from one side of the park to another to accomplish assigned duties.

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, leave slips, and time sheets.

Operates two-way radio in accordance with proper procedure.

Performs custodial duties including cleaning restrooms, pavilions, and shower houses. Empties garbage cans. Picks up litter.

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 custodial, basic maintenance, and assisst with construction work as assigned, or as needed. Makes minor repairs to park facilities or equipment, or reports needed major repairs to supervisor. Cleans restrooms and shower houses, and fixes minor plumbing issues.

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. Work in varying climatic conditions
 2. Lift/move heavy objects up to 60 pounds
 3. Follow oral/written instructions
 4. Ability to communicate effectively
 5. Operate various hand held power tools
 6. Operate trucks less than 26,000#
 7. Operate push & riding tractor mowers
 8. Make repairs to floating docks
 9. Must physically traverse varied and rough terrains
 10. Ability to work off of ladders and scaffolding