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Semi Skilled Laborer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$36,108 - $53,105

per year

Closes

April 11, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a semi-skilled laborer who handles hands-on maintenance tasks to keep military facilities, grounds, and buildings in top shape, including helping with repairs, cleaning, and outdoor work at sites like the VA Outreach Center and Fort Indiantown Gap.

It involves a mix of physical labor like loading materials, mowing lawns, and snow removal, plus assisting skilled tradespeople in areas like plumbing and electrical work.

A good fit would be someone reliable, eager to learn on the job, and comfortable with outdoor and indoor manual tasks in a team setting.

Key Requirements

  • One year of experience in laboring work, including use of tools and equipment for maintenance or construction, or equivalent combination of experience and training
  • Ability to perform manual labor such as installing materials, replacing bulbs, cleaning areas, and loading/unloading supplies
  • Assistance with skilled trades including electrical, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and general construction
  • Grounds maintenance tasks like mowing grass, trimming shrubs, removing debris, and landscaping support
  • Seasonal duties including snow and ice removal from roads, sidewalks, and parking areas
  • General custodial work such as cleaning floors, windows, walls, ceilings, and restrooms
  • Possession of a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license

Full Job Description

Do you take pride in hands-on work, maintain a positive attitude, and enjoy managing a variety of tasks to keep facilities and grounds in excellent condition?

Join the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) in this exciting opportunity for a motivated Semi-Skilled Laborer position with our Division of Installation Maintenance.

As a valued member of our team, you will perform essential manual labor and provide maintenance support at the VA Outreach Center, the East Hanover Readiness Center, and state-owned Quarters located at Fort Indiantown Gap.

If you are proactive, dependable, safety-focused, and committed to delivering high-quality work, we encourage you to apply today and build a rewarding career with us!


Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.



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Requirements

In this position, you will perform manual labor and assist various skilled trades and maintenance employees with daily tasks. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Performing manual labor such as installing sheeting to studs, replacing light bulbs, cleaning work areas, disposing of lumber and other used materials, and loading and unloading various supplies, furniture, and other materials as directed.
  • Assisting with the work of various trades through hands-on experience and mentorship from skilled maintenance staff. These include electrical, plumbing, painting, HVAC, and general construction
  • Grounds maintenance activities such as cutting grass, trimming trees and shrubs, assisting with landscaping projects, removing weeds, dead branches, and debris, raking leaves, and clearing stones from roads and sidewalks.
  • Seasonal tasks include removing snow and ice from roads, sidewalks, and parking areas using shovels, plows, blowers, or ice choppers.
  • General custodial duties are also required, including cleaning floors, windows, walls, ceilings, and restrooms.


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


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Full-time employment, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week
  • Work hours are 1st shift (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.
  • 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.


Conditions of Employment:

  • This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.


Additional Requirements:

  • You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Legal Requirement:

  • 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).

  • 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.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 4/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/6/2026

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