Event Services Operations (Equipment Operator A) - Permanent Full-Time

THE POSITION

Are you an experienced equipment operator looking to spice up your workday? If you enjoy interacting with people and creating unforgettable experiences for event attendees, the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center has an exciting opportunity for you! We host a variety of events, meetings, and banquets while also taking care of our facility grounds.

We are on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are dedicated to their roles and excel in a lively, fast-moving environment.

Come aboard and become an essential part of the Farm Show team!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will engage in a range of duties that are essential for the safe and efficient functioning of all equipment at the Farm Show Complex.

Your responsibilities will include assisting with the setup, maintenance, and dismantling of various events, while ensuring the effective operation of all machinery.

Additionally, you will oversee the upkeep of the complex's grounds and facilities, which encompasses equipment management, waste disposal, custodial tasks, general maintenance, and snow removal.

The Farm Show Complex operates in a dynamic environment where meeting deadlines is crucial to ensure that events are properly prepared and sustained.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information :

• Full-time employment, 80 hours bi-weekly
• Work hours are 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• This position is considered essential and as such is required to report to working during emergencies and office closings.
• 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 :

• Six months experience in the operation and maintenance of large vans, buses and single-chassis trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement :

This position requires possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Additional Requirement :

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).

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 :

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 [email protected] .

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.