Laborer (Temporary Full-Time) - Norristown State Hospital

Explore an exciting opportunity to work with your hands while being outdoors! The Department of Human Services is seeking a temporary Laborer to provide maintenance and grounds services at Norristown State Hospital. If you enjoy working as part of a productive team to accomplish goals and tasks, apply today!

As a Laborer, you will perform a variety of work in the groundskeeping and maintenance at Norristown State Hospital. Your duties will include loading and unloading trucks, moving furniture and equipment, and assisting the laundry department. In this position, you will erect scaffolds, climb ladders, run cement mixers, and use wheelbarrows. You can expect to assist tradesmen and repairmen in completing work orders. Additionally, you will perform other types of labor work in various areas within the maintenance department.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Temporary full-time employment through December 31, 2025, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• 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).
• 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.

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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.