Maintenance Repairman 1 (Seasonal) - Penn Nursery

THE POSITION

Do you enjoy working outdoors and with plants? Then join the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at Penn Nursery and provide skilled work in the production of bareroot seedlings and maintenance of nursery and facility equipment, infrastructure, vehicles, and more. Experience the satisfaction of public service while enjoying personal and professional career growth!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In the role of Maintenance Repairman 1, you will be responsible for assisting with the planting and covering of seeds in nursery beds, as well as operating and maintaining the nursery's irrigation system. Your duties will include operating lawn mowers and string trimmers to maintain the nursery grounds and satellite orchard locations, along with using backpack sprayers for pesticide application under the guidance of a licensed applicator. You will also participate in the packing and shipping of seedlings, operate pack tying machines during packaging, and perform routine maintenance on equipment such as mowers, rototillers, chainsaws, and brush cutters. Additional responsibilities involve collecting and transporting pine needles for nursery use, weeding nursery beds, supporting fertilizer applications on seedling beds and seed orchards while keeping accurate treatment records, and assisting with potting seedlings, ensuring the greenhouse and shade-house are well-maintained.

You will be tasked with maintaining nursery fences and gates, aiding in the lifting, transportation, packing, and shipping of seedlings, as well as loading, unloading, and organizing seedling tubs for transport to cold storage. Furthermore, you will install or adjust shade frames and shading cloth in nursery beds, in addition to constructing and repairing shade frames. Maintenance tasks such as roofing, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work on nursery grounds and satellite sites will also be part of your responsibilities, requiring you to interpret blueprints, schematics, maps, and diagrams for various building and maintenance projects. Lastly, you will be expected to clean designated areas, including the lunchroom, restrooms, and counting room.

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 without benefits. The season runs from approximately March until November at which time the employee is placed on leave without pay.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may be eligible for alternate work schedule.
• Overtime and travel is required as needed
• 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:

• Two years of experience in general maintenance work which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades ; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the required knowledges, skills, and abilities.
  
  

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class C Driver's License.
  
  

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.
  
  

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

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.



EXAMINATION 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.