Facility Maintenance Foreman (Facility Operations Supervisor)

THE POSITION

Are you a skilled tradesperson who possesses strong leadership skills and values the ethics of teamwork? If so, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) may have the career move for you! We are seeking an ambitious and dependable Facility Operations Supervisor to take on the role of Facility Maintenance Foreman. This is an exciting opportunity to provide guidance and supervision for Maintenance Repairmen, Semi-Skilled Laborers, and Laborers who are tending to the maintenance of our various store locations. Take the next step in your professional journey and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Facility Maintenance Foreman, you will conduct a wide-range of supervisory duties such as providing detailed instruction regarding proper work methods and techniques to accurately interpret and complete work assignments. You will be responsible for supervising the maintenance and repair of all buildings in the trades of carpentry and painting, as well as other related fields such as electrical, masonry, painting, plaster/drywall, and plumbing. The ability to correctly read blueprints and follow project specifications is imperative. You must ensure that duties are consistently being completed in adherence to agency standards and safety regulations, in addition to maintaining occupational hazards and safety precautions of building maintenance and construction.

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 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday- Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is considered essential and you will be required to work or continue to work if/when an agency emergency has been declared.
• Travel is required for this position. Travel expenses will be paid.
• 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 skilled trades work experience in commercial, industrial, multi-unit residential facilities, or utility plant operations; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess an active motor vehicle license.

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.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation. An applicant with a felony conviction within the last ten years of their prospective date of employment is not permitted to work for the PLCB, per section 210(c) of the Pennsylvania Liquor Code. Other criminal convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

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 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, 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.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little "extras" that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Special Requirement- Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time skilled trades work experience in commercial, industrial, multi-unit residential facilities, or utility plant operations do you possess?

• 2 years or more
• 1 but less than 2 years
• None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Have you completed a three-year high school vocational-technical training program in any of the following trades: Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician, Mason, Steamfitter/Pipefitter, Refrigeration/HVAC Mechanic, Painter, Roofer/Tinsmith, Drywall/plasterer or Automotive mechanics?

If you are claiming credits/training, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s)/certification for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

06

Have you completed an apprenticeship program in any skilled trade such as mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, masonry or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered Yes, you must upload a copy of your certificate in order to support this claim. If you answered No, please type N/A in the text box below.

08

Have you completed post high school vocational training in the construction, maintenance, building, mechanical, or industrial technology trades or a closely related field?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must also upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

09

If you are claiming post-high school training, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If not applicable, enter N/A.

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

• Training Source
• Credits/Clock Hours

10

Have you completed college level training in the construction, maintenance, building, mechanical, or industrial technology trades or a closely related field?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3 and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

11

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.

• Yes

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - CARPENTRY

DEFINITIONS

Construct means to make building parts from lumber instead of buying previously assembled building parts.

Repair means to do the work needed to fix what is broken.

Install means to do the work needed to prepare and place building components and/or systems into working order.

INSTRUCTIONS

Select the checkbox for each item you have constructed, repaired or installed. If you have no experience with any of these items, select N/A.

• Angle Baseboard
• Curtain Walls
• Bearing Walls
• Hardwood Flooring
• Laminate Counter Tops
• Doors and Door Framing
• Roof Framework
• Sub-Flooring
• Wooden Cabinetry
• Window Framing
• Wall Studding
• Concrete Forms
• N/A

13

Select if you performed the above work in the employment sector/setting below. If you have no experience with any of these items listed above, or with this setting/sector, select N/A.

• Non-residential (including industrial, institutional and commercial, and engineering)
• N/A

14

List the employer(s)/training source(s) where you gained this experience/training in the text box below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box.

15

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PAINTING

DEFINITIONS

Paint means to apply paint on wood, metal, concrete or other surfaces

Prepared Surface means to remove scale, rust, dirt and old paint from surfaces so that new paint will adhere properly

INSTRUCTIONS

Select the checkbox for each type of paint you have applied with a sprayer. If you have no experience with a type of paint, select N/A.

• Interior Primer
• Exterior Primer
• Interior Oil Base Paint
• Exterior Oil Base Paint
• Interior Latex Paint
• Exterior Latex Paint
• N/A

16

Select the checkbox for each surface you have prepared for painting and/or have painted. If you have no experience with a surface, select N/A.

• Asphalt
• Aluminum
• Concrete
• Brick
• Concrete Block
• Stucco
• Green Plaster
• Galvanized Metal
• N/A

17

Select if you performed the above work in the employment sector/setting below. If you have no experience with any of these items listed above, or with this setting/sector, select N/A.

• Non-residential (including industrial, institutional and commercial, and engineering)
• N/A

18

List the employer(s)/training source(s) where you gained this experience/training in the text box below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box.

19

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - ELECTRICAL

DEFINITIONS

Repair means to do the necessary work needed to correct faulty electrical conditions.

Install means to prepare and place electrical components and/or systems into working use.

INSTRUCTIONS

Select the checkbox for each item you have repaired or installed. If you have no experience with an item, select N/A.

• Exhaust Fans
• Automatic Dryers
• Conduit Wiring
• Ground Fault Protection
• Automatic Washers
• Electric Range Wiring
• Single-Phase Service Wiring
• Water Pump Controls
• Electric Heating Elements
• Feeder Panels
• Single-Phase Motors
• Three-Phase Motors
• Emergency Lighting Systems
• Refrigerator
• Air Conditioning
• Garbage Disposal
• N/A

20

Select if you performed the above work in the employment sector/setting below. If you have no experience with any of these items listed above, or with this setting/sector, select N/A.

• Non-residential (including industrial, institutional and commercial, and engineering)
• N/A

21

List the employer(s)/training source(s) where you gained this experience/training in the text box below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box.

22

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - MASONRY

INSTRUCTIONS

Select the checkbox for each operation you have performed. If you have no experience with an operation, select N/A.

• Pour & Finish Concrete Ramps, Walks, Floors or Steps
• Construct Chimneys
• Lay Brick
• Construct Masonry Walls
• Lay Concrete/Cinder Block
• N/A

23

Select the checkbox for each tool you have used. If you have no experience with a tool, select N/A.

• Vibrator
• Horizontal Striker
• Pneumatic Hammer
• Block Chisel
• Pointing Tools
• Brick/Float Trowel
• Edger
• Brick Hammer
• Power Mixer
• Concrete Saw
• N/A

24

Select if you performed the above work in the employment sector/setting below. If you have no experience with any of these items listed above, or with this setting/sector, select N/A.

• Non-residential (including industrial, institutional and commercial, and engineering)
• N/A

25

List the employer(s)/training source(s) where you gained this experience/training in the text box below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box.

26

WORK BEHAVIOR 5 - PLASTERING/DRYWALL

INSTRUCTIONS

Select the checkbox for each operation you have performed. If you have no experience with an operation, select N/A.

• Installed Metal Lath
• Plastered Metal Lath
• Plastered Masonry
• Installed Drywall
• Plastered Plaster Board
• Mixed Spackling
• Mixed Mortar
• N/A

27

Select the checkbox for each tool you have used. If you have no experience with a tool, select N/A.

• Scratcher
• Darby
• Float
• N/A

28

Select if you performed the above work in the employment sector/setting below. If you have no experience with any of these items listed above, or with this setting/sector, select N/A.

• Non-residential (including industrial, institutional and commercial, and engineering)
• N/A

29

List the employer(s)/training source(s) where you gained this experience/training in the text box below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box.

30

WORK BEHAVIOR 6 - PLUMBING/HEATING

DEFINITIONS

Maintain means to inspect, adjust, oil, clean and otherwise care for equipment to keep it in good working order.

Repair means to fix fixtures, fittings or building components when they are broken.

Install means to prepare and place various fixtures, fittings or building components into working service.

Select the checkbox for each item you have maintained, repaired or installed. If you have no experience with an item, select N/A.

• Air Compressors
• Cast Iron Pipe & Fittings
• Copper Pipe (Larger than 2")
• Steel Pipe (Smaller than 2")
• Heating/Ventilating Units
• Steel Pipe (Larger than 2")
• Strainers
• Plastic Pipe & Fittings
• Valves (Larger than 2")
• Copper Pipe (Smaller than 2")
• Pumps
• Hot Water Heater
• Boiler
• Sewer Lines
• Tub/Shower
• Toilet
• Sink
• N/A

31

Select the checkbox for each tool you have used. If you have no experience with a tool, select N/A.

• Routing Machine
• Auger
• Pipe Threader
• Cutters
• Torch
• N/A

32

Select if you performed the above work in the employment sector/setting below. If you have no experience with any of these items listed above, or with this setting/sector, select N/A.

• Non-residential (including industrial, institutional and commercial, and engineering)
• N/A

33

List the employer(s)/training source(s) where you gained this experience/training in the text box below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box.

34

WORK BEHAVIOR 7 - TECHNICAL DUTIES/SUPERVISION

INSTRUCTIONS

Listed below are four job duties with answer choices representing the different trades to which the job duties may apply. Read each job duty carefully. Select the checkbox to indicate the trade(s) in which you have performed the job duty. If you have no experience with an item, select N/A.

TECHNICAL JOB DUTY DESCRIPTION

Estimating the costs of labor, time and materials.

• Carpentry
• Painting
• Electrical
• Roofing
• Masonry
• Plastering
• Plumbing
• N/A

35

TECHNICAL JOB DUTY DESCRIPTION

Project layout, scheduling work, inspecting work and ordering corrections of defects.

• Carpentry
• Painting
• Electrical
• Roofing
• Masonry
• Plastering
• Plumbing
• N/A

36

TECHNICAL JOB DUTY DESCRIPTION

Preparing sketches or working plans for the use of trades workers.

• Carpentry
• Painting
• Electrical
• Roofing
• Masonry
• Plastering
• Plumbing
• N/A

37

TECHNICAL JOB DUTY DESCRIPTION

Interpreting plans and sketches for trades workers.

• Carpentry
• Painting
• Electrical
• Roofing
• Masonry
• Plastering
• Plumbing
• N/A

38

Select if you performed the above work in the employment sector/setting below. If you have no experience with any of these items listed above, or with this setting/sector, select N/A.

• Non-residential (including industrial, institutional and commercial, and engineering)
• N/A

39

List the employer(s)/training source(s) where you gained this experience/training in the text box below for all four technical job duty descriptions. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box.

40

WORK BEHAVIOR 8 - SUPERVISION

DEFINITION

Providing the full range of supervisory duties would include performing at least five of the following:

• Planning, organizing and delegating work among positions
• Assigning and monitoring activities for accuracy and timeliness
• Reviewing work for completeness and accuracy
• Monitoring time and attendance and approving leave
• Scheduling the moving of staff
• Evaluating employee performance
• Establishing performance standards
• Handling grievances and recommending decisions
• Interviewing and recommending the selection of applications for vacant positions in accordance with policies and procedures
• Providing instruction and guidance to staff on processing methods and procedures
• Explaining changes in policies and procedures
• Compiling, tracking, and analyzing subordinate workload data to evaluate and reallocate resources for most efficient use of staff

Select the checkbox for each item you have experience supervising or performing tasks associated with overseeing. If you have no experience with an item, select N/A.

• Physical Assets
• General Maintenance Repairs
• Apartment Make Readies
• Preventative Maintenance
• N/A

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http://www.employment.pa.gov