Labor Foreman 2 - Norristown State Hospital - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania : Job Details

THE POSITION Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a public service opportunity that lets your groundskeeping experience shine? Do you have the desire to keep our campus safe and beautiful for residents, staff, and visitors? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Norristown State Hospital is seeking a motivated and industrious Labor Foreman 2 to direct grounds and landscaping activities. If you enjoy being an essential part of a productive team that takes pride in accomplishing goals and tasks, then this is the job for you! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Labor Foreman 2, you will oversee semi-skilled laborers completing groundskeeping and landscaping. You will maintain all outdoor facilities including roads, parking and cemented areas, sidewalks, sewers, catch basins, railings, fences, and curbing. You will also ensure campus safety by cutting grass, trimming lines, controlling weeds, and removing snow. This role requires the ability to instruct staff in the proper use of equipment and monitor compliance with safety protocols. In addition, you will be required to participate in the Medical Monitoring Program, asbestos training programs, and help repair grounds equipment. Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information:Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per weekWork hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.Overtime and travel as neededFree parkingTelework: You will not have the options to telework in this position.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 QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 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; orAny equivalent combination of experience and training. Special Requirements:

You must be in possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License. Other Requirements:You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link 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 will not be 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans. 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/test once for this posting.

Your results will be provided via email.