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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50503498 |
Description Activated On: 8/14/2026 8:51:04 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 skilled journey level work in several trades in the maintenance, repair and construction of park buildings, facilities and equipment. |
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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, welding and masonry trades in the construction, maintenance and repair of park buildings, facilities and equipment. Assists in the operation of water and sewer plants when needed. At the direction of the supervisor, contacts vendors and obtains price quotations, calculates cost of supplies and equipment, estimates man-hours required to complete assignments, prepares forms and submits them to the supervisor for review and approval. Acts a lead worker to Semi-Skilled Laborers, Laborers 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 park 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. Replaces hot water tanks, installs and repairs sewage and water lines. Pulls, repairs and reinstalls submersible water well pumps and lift station pumps. Drains pipes in preparation for winter. MASONRY Performs new and maintenance work in connection with buildings, bridges, foundations, walks and walls. Constructs forms for cement work; mixes cement and plaster; finishes cement using mason’s tools, pours footers, floors, walls and sign bases. Lays concrete blocks and stones for walls, fireplaces, etc. MECHANICAL Performs preventative maintenance and checklist type inspections to vehicles/equipment/tools to insure their safe operation. ELECTRICAL Performs electrical installation or repairs, such as to new construction fuses and circuit 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. 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, roads, trails, paths, walkways; fertilizing newly seeded as well as established turf areas; pruning of tree stock and hedges; planting/transplanting of landscape stock. Cuts grass using hand mowers or lawn tractors. Removes snow from sidewalks, parking areas and roads. WATER TREATMENT With guidance by a certified Water Treatment Plant Operator, may assist with installations and repairs to water treatment facilities, or may assist with routine water quality testing and reporting requirements, to offer a reliable, potable, and quality water product for the visiting public. May assist Operator with corrective, reporting, and other mandated actions that result from inspections, non-compliant test sample results, facility shutdowns, and start-up procedures. May assist Operator in maintaining water supply and treatment systems, as needed, and in accordance with a routine maintenance schedule. With guidance and standards provided by a certified Water Treatment Plant Operator, may be directed to make adjustments to the treatment systems. WASTEWATER TREATMENT With guidance by a certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, may assist with installations and repairs to wastewater treatment facilities, or may assist with routine wastewater testing and reporting requirements. May assist Operator with corrective, reporting, and other mandated actions that result from inspections, non-compliant test sample results, facility shutdowns. May assist Operator in maintaining water supply and treatment systems, as needed, and in accordance with a routine maintenance schedule. With guidance and standards provided by a certified Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, may be directed to make adjustments to the treatment systems. GENERAL 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 park procedures. Materials stored must be done so in accordance with manufacturers recommendations and protected from any unnecessary damage. Duties include cleaning park facilities, restrooms, pavilions, etc. according to Bureau and/or Park guidelines. Performs related work and other general maintenance duties as assigned by supervisor, such as welding, repairing automotive equipment, plowing snow, cutting storm damaged or hazardous trees, assembling picnic tables, mowing grass, painting railings, bridges, and washhouses, etc. OTHER DUTIES Performs other duties as required. At the direction of the Park Maintenance Supervisor or Park Management, during the completion of projects, acts as a lead worker for maintenance staff, volunteers, and other work groups serving the Gifford Pinchot State Park Complex. May be called upon to assist in the response to emergency situations, taking direction from the Park Management or Park Rangers. MISCELLANEOUS: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, in order to fulfill the Bureau's Mission. |
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. Determines proper methods to follow and equipment needed to complete tasks. Assigns/reviews work for a group of lower level maintenance staff. |
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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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