Event Services Operations Staff (Equipment Operator B)

Are you feeling bored with your current job? Do you crave something fresh and exciting? If you enjoy attending various events, engaging with people, and helping to create a lively atmosphere, the Event Services Operations Staff (Equipment Operator B) role at the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center could be just what you need! We organize a wide range of events, meetings, and banquets, while also maintaining the facility grounds. We are seeking motivated individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Join the Farm Show team and make a difference!

In this position, you will have a range of responsibilities that are essential for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the Farm Show Complex. Your role involves maintaining all equipment and assisting with the setup, maintenance, and teardown of various events held at the complex. Additionally, you will be responsible for the upkeep of the grounds and buildings, which includes managing equipment operations, handling trash and custodial tasks, performing general maintenance, and clearing snow. The Farm Show Complex operates in a fast-paced environment, requiring you to meet deadlines to ensure that events are properly prepared and maintained.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• FREE on-site parking
• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, Thursday - Monday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $43,397.00 (before taxes). (Shift differential is $1.25 an hour)
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of experience as an Equipment Operator A (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction and specialized maintenance equipment used at this level with a gross vehicle weight of 32,001 pounds or more; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience or training.

Special Requirement:

• You must possess a valid Class C Pennsylvania driver's license.

Condition of Employment:

• This position requires possession of a valid Class B commercial driver's license (CDL) with Passenger and Airbrake Endorsements.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• Experience working around animals and livestock and in large-scale public events.

Legal Requirements:

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 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.