THE POSITION

Do you enjoy working in the great outdoors? Then we have the opportunity for you! The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is looking for an energetic, hard-working individual to fill a limited-term Semi Skilled Laborer position at Drake Well Museum and Park. This position is responsible for grounds keeping and other maintenance related work.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This limited-term Semi Skilled Laborer position is responsible for performing grounds keeping, maintenance, construction and repair duties at Drake Well Museum and Park and its satellite sites, Historic Pithole City, and McClintock Well #1. Drake Well Museum and Park is set on 244 beautiful, wooded acres and features 12,000 square feet of interior exhibits as well as five acres of exterior exhibits, including the National Historic Landmark well, historic oil field structures, and operating machinery. The historic site also offers an abundance of year-round recreational opportunities, including paved bike trails, delayed harvest fly fishing in Oil Creek, modern picnic facilities, hiking trails, and more. Drake Well Museum and Park attracts over 40,000 visitors each year.

Drake Well Museum and Park's Semi Skilled Laborer spends significant time working outdoors on duties such as: mowing, trimming, mulching, raking, weed control, and snow removal. Additionally, this position performs routine maintenance and repairs in various trades, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical. This position is responsible for maintaining and operating all tools, small equipment, grounds-related equipment (such as lawn mowers, tractors, and the like) and site vehicles, making minor repairs and adjustments as needed.

The Semi Skilled Laborer is also responsible for carrying out routine custodial activities such as removal of trash, sweeping, mopping, and cleaning to ensure the site is clean for visitors, staff, and volunteers. This person follows all PHMC and Commonwealth safety rules and ensures that alarms are functioning properly and the site is secured at the end of the day.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• 
  Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.
  

Additional Requirements:

• This position is located in Titusville, Venango County, PA. You must be willing to work in Venango County, PA.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Criteria:

• Experience in grounds keeping and use of tractors or similar large landscaping equipment preferred.
• Experience in the operation/maintenance/repair of tools, equipment, and/or vehicles preferred.

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.

  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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.
• 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.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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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