Tradesman Helper

The Department of Transportation is on the lookout for a Tradesman Helper who will play a vital role in supporting skilled tradespeople with the repair and preventive maintenance of a diverse fleet of equipment. This position involves assisting with various labor tasks in the main yard and carrying out janitorial duties at permanent facilities throughout PennDOT's York County.

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In this role, you will support skilled tradespeople in conducting repairs and preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment and hand tools. You will independently handle minor repairs and maintenance tasks, which include replacing hoses, wires, light bulbs, lenses, and filters, as well as performing lubrication tasks. Accurate recording of parts used and time spent on tasks is essential, and you will also be responsible for operating a noncommercial vehicle to deliver and pick up parts, mail, and other related items as required.

You will engage in routine identification of equipment issues using diagnostic tools and established testing protocols, while also assisting with more complex troubleshooting tasks. Minor repairs and maintenance will be performed on motorized hand tools, including chain saws, compressors, jackhammers, tampers, hand mowers, trimmers, routers, patching machines, and heating kettles. Additionally, you will report any missing or damaged equipment as soon as it is observed.

Under the guidance of the designated supervisor, you will carry out various routine manual labor tasks within the yard, including mowing, maintaining buildings and grounds, and performing janitorial duties at permanent facility locations within the Maintenance District. Responsibilities will also include snow shoveling, sweeping, and cleaning walkways, as well as ensuring that the immediate outdoor areas and building entrances remain tidy. You will be tasked with moving furniture and equipment, delivering supplies, and operating small heating plants or furnaces, which involves removing ashes and cleaning the boiler room.

You should possess the ability to perform minor repairs on building fixtures and equipment, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively.

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 a 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

• This position requires an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C driver's license or equivalent.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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