Laborer

Full Job Description

If you thrive in outdoor environments and enjoy physical work, come join the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs!

We are seeking hardworking and hands-on seasonal Laborers to help our staff in the Division of Installation Maintenance.

People with a willingness to learn and a strong work ethic are encouraged to apply and become integral members of our maintenance team!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

Requirements

In this position, you will perform manual labor at Fort Indiantown Gap. Your work will involve assisting in landscaping activities such as cutting grass, trimming foliage, and removing debris.

You will also load various supplies and move furniture.

Some of your duties will include setting up picnic areas, participating in snow removal, and assisting maintenance staff with preventative maintenance of tools and equipment.

Additionally, you will exercise safety during work tasks and report all incidents to the supervisor.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Seasonal full-time employment from April 13, 2026 to September 25, 2026
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

Additional Requirements:

• You must be in possession of a current driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.

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.