Laborer

If you thrive in outdoor environments and enjoy physical work, the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking hardworking and enthusiastic Laborers to help keep the grounds at Fort Indiantown Gap safe this summer. In this role, you will be able to take pride in the work you do to support our maintenance staff. Apply today and take on new challenges that require a proactive attitude and a commitment to teamwork!

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

In this position, you will perform manual labor at Fort Indiantown Gap. Your work will involve using hand tools, power tools, and large equipment to complete tasks around the buildings and grounds. Tasks may include assisting in landscaping activities such as maintaining grass and trees, removing weeds, and raking leaves. You will also load and unload items such as furniture and office supplies. Some of your duties will include setting up picnic areas, removing debris from roads, and assisting maintenance staff. Additionally, you will perform your work using general safety rules and report all workplace injuries or incidents immediately. 

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time seasonal employment from April 2026 to September 2026
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• 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 in possession of a current driver's license which is not under suspension.
• You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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.  
• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.