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THE POSITION

Do you have experience in the background of facility and grounds maintenance? We may have the perfect career opportunity for you! The Department of Human Services, Torrance State Hospital, is seeking a qualified person to fill a vacancy for a full-time Labor Foreman 2. This position provides support to the maintenance and operation of the Maintenance Department by overseeing and supervising the grounds and labor crews. Apply today and become a member our hardworking maintenance team!  

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a member of the maintenance crew, the Labor Foreman 2 works with a crew of labor personnel in all aspects of grounds and facility repair. In this position, you will also perform supervisory duties such as interviewing and evaluating perspective employees, completing accident and injury reports, and completing necessary employee evaluations, work orders, and requisitions. Safety is a high priority for our patients as well as for the employees of Torrance, and your part to ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and visitors is to strive to keep the hospital facilities throughout the complex in attractive and good working order.  

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the position description.

*Work Schedule and Additional Information:*

• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week. 
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. 
• Travel and overtime, including emergency call-in, as needed. 
• FREE PARKING!
• *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:*

• Four years of experience in performing manual labor, semi-skilled labor or maintenance work, including two years of experience as a lead worker; *or*
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

*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.

*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 will 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. o 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.

*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.