Semi-Skilled Laborer (Limited Term) - Torrance State Hospital

Full Job Description

Do you have a strong background in grounds and maintenance repair? The Semi-Skilled Laborer position at Torrance State Hospital may be an excellent fit for your skills.

We are seeking a positive, committed, and motivated individual who takes pride in maintaining the hospital grounds and facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our patients.

As a key part of the Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital is looking to fill full-time Semi-Skilled Laborer positions within the Facility Maintenance Department.

This is a meaningful opportunity to support the daily operations of a vital healthcare institution and contribute to the well-being of those we serve.

Join the Torrance State Hospital team and take the next step in your career with this rewarding opportunity.

Requirements

In this role, you will perform a variety of groundskeeping, maintenance, and support tasks that ensure the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of the Torrance State Hospital campus.

Although direct care interaction is limited, you will engage with adult and geriatric populations as appropriate while maintaining the hospital’s buildings, grounds, and equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining lawns, landscaped areas, trees, shrubs, and grounds; mowing, trimming, removing debris, and performing seasonal tasks such as snow and ice removal.
• Assisting with the movement, delivery, and storage of furniture, equipment, supplies, and shipments, including the proper pickup and delivery of infectious waste in accordance with hospital procedures.
• Supporting trades staff by performing manual labor such as digging, backfilling, mixing mortar, cleaning drains and tunnels, and assisting with repairs and construction tasks.
• Operating a variety of equipment, including mowers, tractors, snow blowers, and hand and power tools, while keeping work areas clean and free of hazards.
• Driving hospital vehicles to transport materials, equipment, infectious waste, and, when needed, patients or employees.
• Maintaining accurate records, including asset numbers and preventive maintenance documentation, and assisting with equipment cleaning and upkeep.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Limited-term, full-time employment, 6 to 11 months
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking!
• 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
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.

Condition of Employment:

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

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 Guidelines.
• 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.

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.

Additional 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.