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Tradesman Helper

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Schuylkill Haven
970 East Main Street (Show on map)
Oct 01, 2025

THE POSITION

Are you skilled at identifying the necessary steps to repair different types of equipment? If you take pleasure in tasks that involve making the right physical or mechanical adjustments to ensure optimal performance while prioritizing safety for yourself, fellow employees, and equipment operators, we invite you to kickstart your career with us. Apply today to join our Schuylkill County Maintenance Team as a Tradesman Helper, where you will play an essential role in ensuring the efficiency of our organization.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Tradesman Helper, you will support a skilled tradesman in performing repairs and preventive maintenance on a variety of construction equipment and hand tools. Your responsibilities will also include basic repairs, maintenance of buildings and grounds, and tasks related to construction or similar trades. The assignments are structured to enhance your knowledge and skills in the trade, with increasing complexity as you gain proficiency. This role requires significant physical effort and manual labor, all conducted under the close supervision of an experienced tradesman who will provide on-the-job training, assign tasks, and evaluate your work both during and after completion.

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.
  • Overtime, shift-work, and travel may be required for emergencies, training, and specialized maintenance operations, dual shifts required for snow removal operations
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • 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

Special Requirements:

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

Additional Requirements:

  • 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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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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