Event Services Operations Staff (Equipment Operator A)

Full Job Description

Are you tired of doing the same old thing at work? Are you looking for something new and exciting?

Would you enjoy a career where you can be involved in a variety of show events, interact with people, and promote a positive, fun experience?

If so, the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center may be the place for you!

We are looking for dedicated, self-motivated Event Services Operations Staff persons who can work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

We host a wide-range of events, meetings, and banquets, while also caring for the facility and grounds.

Apply today to join the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and be a part of the extraordinary Farm Show team!

Requirements

Duties and responsibilities of an Event Services Operations Staff person are varied and diverse, all contributing to the safe operation of all equipment, and safe, efficient, and effective operation of the Farm Show Complex.

In this position, you will exercise safe and structured operation of all equipment and play an active role in helping to setup, maintain, and tear down stages, props, and necessary equipment for the various types of events held at the complex.

You will also maintain complex grounds and facility buildings with regards to equipment operations, trash and custodial functions, general maintenance and grounds keeping, and snow removal.

Some specific equipment that may be used includes forklifts, dump trucks, farm tractors, sweepers, boom lifts, snowplows, and mowers.

The ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate with a team is essential in order to meet strict deadlines and ensure for a seamless transition from event to event.

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
• Work hours are either 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Thursday - Monday, OR 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, Thursday - Monday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is considered essential and as such is required to report to working during emergencies and office closings.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Free on-site parking
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.