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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Fishing Boating Facilities Maintainer - Seasonal in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 4480996 THE POSITION Are you an outdoor enthusiast who would enjoy working for an agency whose mission is to protect, conserve, and enhance the Commonwealth's aquatic resources and provide fishing and boating opportunities for all? If so, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking a Fishing Boating Facilities Maintainer to work within the Division of Southern Hatcheries. If you are a reliable and hard-working individual who wants to leave work each day knowing that you played an active role in helping to provide recreational opportunities to those who enjoy Pennsylvania's waterways and natural resources, we have the job for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Fishing and Boating Facilities Maintainer, you will assist the maintenance supervisor with various duties at the four large scale hatcheries in the Centre Region, which include Bellefonte, Benner Spring, Pleasant Gap, and Tylersville. These four hatcheries comprise approximately 60% of the total adult trout population produced by the Bureau of Hatcheries. Tasks will include preventative maintenance of fish life support systems, influent and effluent treatment facilities, and general building and grounds maintenance.
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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Seasonal, full-time employment Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position does not receive medical benefits. Paid time off can be used after working 750 regular (non-overtime) hours in each calendar year. This position may require some weekend, evening, and holiday work as well as standby time. 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: Two years of experience operating commercial or industrial-use wheeled or tracked motor vehicles used in grounds keeping, outdoor construction work, agriculture, mining, or forestry work; or Two years of semi-skilled work experience in commercial building or plant maintenance and repair work; or An equivalent combination of experience and training. Necessary Special Requirements: You must possess an active motor vehicle license. You are required to either possess at the time of hire, or obtain within the probationary period, a commercial driver's license (CDL) and any endorsements required to operate specific equipment to meet operational needs.
Additional Requirements: You must be willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions. You must be willing to be called in to work in emergency situations. You must be willing to work some weekends. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening. 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position. Veterans:
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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.