Tradesman Helper |Temporary|

The Department of Agriculture, located at the PA Farm Show & Expo Center, is on the lookout for reliable and skilled individuals to become full-time Tradesman Helpers. In this role, you will play a vital part in the operation and upkeep of our expansive 24-acre facility in Harrisburg, which hosts the unique and renowned Pennsylvania Farm Show. If you thrive in a dynamic and energetic setting, we encourage you to submit your application today!

This role entails performing a diverse range of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks while providing support to our journeyman craftsmen involved in construction, electrical work, building maintenance, utility operations, or related trades. By collaborating closely with our experienced journeyman craftsmen, individuals in this position will gain valuable on-the-job training and enhance their skill sets across various competencies.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:
• Full-time, temporary employment without benefits.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.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, ****** 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