Semi-Skilled Laborer - Norristown State Hospital

Salary

$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually

Location

Montgomery County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Seasonal Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-51564-90030

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Norristown St Hosp

Opening Date

06/10/2026

Closing Date

6/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

90030

Position Number

00252228

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00210671

Bureau / Division

Norristown State Hospital

Worksite Address

1415 Sterigere Street

City

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19401

Contact Name

Talent Management Division

Contact Email

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THE POSITION
As a Semi-Skilled Laborer with the Department of Human Services, you will help keep Norristown State Hospital campus clean, orderly, and functioning well. This job offers variety and a steady routine with tasks that matter to the daily operations of the facility. You will work with skilled staff across many areas of the hospital. This role is a strong opportunity for someone who likes active, meaningful work.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports maintenance needs throughout Norristown State Hospital and involves work across several trade areas. It is a hands-on position that helps keep the grounds, shops, and equipment in good working order. As a Semi-Skilled Laborer, you will perform the following duties:

• General Support: Carry out assigned maintenance tasks across multiple shop areas
• Grounds Care: Maintain outdoor spaces by cutting grass, raking leaves, and removing debris
• Roadwork Tasks: Perform repairs on blacktop, cement roads, sidewalks, parking lots, curbing, gutters, and catch basins
• Repairs Assistance: Help with basic repairs in plumbing, painting, electrical, and steam systems
• Equipment Handling: Operate lawn care machines and assist with moving or hauling materials
• Facility Upkeep: Prepare areas for painting, clean piping systems, and help maintain walkways and roadways
• Seasonal Tasks: Shovel snow and support other weather related needs around the facility

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime as needed
• Free parking
• 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Conditions of Employment:

• You must be in possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

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 Guidelines.
• 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 Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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 may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 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.

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.