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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Labor Foreman 2 - Norristown State Hospital in Pennsylvania
Labor Foreman 2 - Norristown State Hospital
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Labor Foreman 2 - Norristown State Hospital
Salary
$39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually
Location
Montgomery County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-93926-90120
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Norristown St Hosp
Opening Date
09/20/2024
Closing Date
10/4/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
90120
Position Number
50287616
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J2
Pay Group
ST04
Bureau / Division Code
00210671
Bureau / Division
Norristown State Hospital
Worksite Address
1001 Sterigere Street
City
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19401
Contact Name
HHS Intake Section
Contact Email
ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your experience in maintenance and grounds work in a leadership role? The Department of Human Services is seeking a motivated and industrious individual to direct the grounds and landscaping activities at Norristown State Hospital. If you enjoy working as part of a productive team to accomplish goals and tasks, this is the job for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Labor Foreman 2, you will oversee a group of semi-skilled laborers assigned to the grounds and landscaping division. You can expect to play a pivotal role in the repair and maintenance of all outdoor facilities, including roads, parking areas, sidewalks, sewers, catch basins, railings, fences, curbing, and cement work. Other responsibilities include ensuring the safety of the outdoor grounds by coordinating snow and ice removal, as well as ensuring grass cutting, line trimming, and weed control are completed on a regular basis. In addition, you will be required to participate in the Medical Monitoring Program and all approved asbestos training programs.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50287616) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Work schedule may change based on operational needs.
Overtime and travel may be required as operationally necessary.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
Four years of experience in performing manual labor, semi-skilled labor or maintenance work, including two years of experience as a lead worker; or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
Special Requirement:
This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Necessary Special Requirement-Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of experience in performing manual labor, semi-skilled labor or maintenance work do you possess?
Four years or more
Three but less than four years
Two but less than three years
One but less than two years
Less than one year
None
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
Do you possess two or more years of experience as a lead worker in performing manual labor, semi-skilled labor or maintenance work?
Yes
No
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
Have you completed vocational training or higher in any of the following areas: building and construction work, maintenance or repair, custodial work, grounds keeping, conservation, farm mechanics, or trades such as electrical, carpentry, masonry, painting, or plumbing?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s)/certificate of completion for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information.
Yes
No
08
CS-INSTRUCTIONS You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
09
SECTION A - EXPERIENCE
Do you have experience using any of the grounds keeping equipment listed below in a work environment (select all that apply)? If no, choose option D.
A. Snow blower, push mower, weed trimmer, or leaf blower
B. Chainsaws or pole saws
C. Riding equipment such as mower, tractor, or ATV/UTV
D. I do not have experience using any of the equipment listed.
10
Do you have experience using any of the hand or power tools listed below in a work environment (select all that apply)? If no, choose option D.
A. Hand tools such as hammers, wrenches, screw drivers, hand saws, or ratchet sets
B. Power drills
C. Carpentry/construction power saws such as jigsaws, circular saws, or table saws
D. I do not have experience using any of the tools listed.
11
Do you have experience using any of the following warehouse or product moving equipment in a work environment (select all that apply)? If no, choose option D.
A. Pallet jack
B. Fork-lift
C. Man-lift
D. I do not have experience using any of the equipment listed.
12
Do you have experience performing general equipment maintenance such as cleaning filters, replacing seals/gaskets, and oiling/greasing/sharpening tools and equipment in a work environment?
Yes
No
13
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Enter N/A if not applicable.
14
Do you have experience preparing and painting interior or exterior surfaces in a work environment?
Yes
No
15
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Enter N/A if not applicable.
16
Do you have experience performing light carpentry work such as replacing screens, shingles, wood trim, cove base, or spouting or building, assembling, or repairing signs, partitions, furniture, or structures in a work environment?
Yes
No
17
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Enter N/A if not applicable.
18
Do you have experience performing light plumbing maintenance such as unblocking drains in a work environment?
Yes
No
19
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Enter N/A if not applicable.
20
Have you performed light paving or masonry work such as mixing and placing cement, building forms, or patching roadways or driveways?
Yes
No
21
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Enter N/A if not applicable.
22
Have you performed supervisor duties that include participating in employee selection, assigning work and work parameters, providing guidance to staff on complex issues, evaluating work performance, and counseling employees?
Yes
No
23
In the textbox below, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience. Enter N/A if not applicable.
24
SECTION B - TRAINING
Please indicate if you have SUCCESSFULLY completed formal vocational technical high school or post high school training (i.e., instructional program which included both classroom lecture and instructor guided experience) in any of the maintenance trades listed below. Indicate all that apply. Uncompleted courses are NOT acceptable. If none, choose option F.
A. Carpentry
B. Mechanics
C. Electrical
D. Plumbing
E. Landscaping
F. Masonry/paving
G. I have NOT completed formal vocational technical high school or post high school training in any of the trades listed.
25
If you are claiming training, please provide the name of the college/university/trade school, course titles, and the number of credits/clock hours in the text box below. (Ex. ABC University/Writing Basics/3). If not applicable, enter N/A in the textbox below.
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov