Semi Skilled Laborer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia County, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Semi Skilled Laborer with the Department of Transportation supports the care of buildings and outdoor areas. The role performs groundskeeping, maintenance, and repair tasks, helping keep facilities clean, safe, and well maintained. The position involves hands-on work, coordination with other trades staff, and accurate record keeping.

This is a full-time position with a 37.5-hour work week. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch; the schedule may change based on operational needs. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in laboring work that includes using tools and equipment for maintenance or construction, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possess a valid Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• Be able to perform the essential job functions.
• A conditional offer requires a medical examination.
• A conditional offer requires submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including Pennsylvania State Police and FBI clearances.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to work at the Delaware Valley Veterans Home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• Experience in maintenance work.
• Experience in electrical work.
• Experience using hand tools.
• Experience operating a hand mower, riding mower, weed wacker, hand scythe, shovel, rake, or pick.
• Experience moving and arranging furniture in offices and meeting rooms; painting, raking, shoveling, and other outdoor labor; sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and polishing floors; lifting, carrying, or moving heavy items with or without assistance; or picking up trash.
• Willingness to work outdoors, potentially in adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grass, shrubs, walkways, and outdoor areas by mowing, pruning, and removing debris.
• Operate equipment and tools such as mowers, trimmers, plows, and snow blowers.
• Perform minor masonry, carpentry, plumbing, and other maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Follow safety guidelines and report hazards or injuries to supervisors.
• Track work requests and accurately document completed tasks.
• Assist other trades staff and clean work areas after completing tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed