Temporary Event Services Operations Staff (Equipment Operator A)

If you have a passion for diverse events, enjoy engaging with people, and strive to create memorable experiences, we have a remarkable opportunity for you at the PA Farm Show Complex and Expo Center. Our venue hosts a wide array of events, meetings, and banquets, all while maintaining the beauty of our grounds. In this position, you will play a crucial role in the setup, maintenance, and dismantling of various events, ensuring that all equipment functions smoothly, effectively, and safely. We seek self-motivated individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and are committed to excellence in their work. We invite you to apply and join the Farm Show team, where your contributions will help shape unforgettable experiences for our guests!

As a Farm Show Complex Equipment Operator A, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all equipment within the complex. Your responsibilities will include setting up, maintaining, and dismantling various events, while also ensuring that all equipment operates effectively and safely. In addition to equipment management, you will maintain the complex's grounds and facilities, which encompasses trash collection, custodial functions, general maintenance, and snow removal. The Farm Show Complex operates in a dynamic environment with deadlines, requiring your commitment to maintaining readiness and support for all events held at the facility.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Temporary, full-time employment, 40 hour work week
• These positions are temporary, full time employment that run from September 2025 through the middle of May 2026 and will not be filled prior to July 12, 2025.
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM or 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM (Shift differential is $1.25 an hour for 2^ndshift), Thursday - Monday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• On-site parking is provided.
• This position may require overtime as needed.
• This position is considered essential and as such is required to report to working during emergencies and office closings.
• 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 $37,660.00 or hourly rate of $18.05 (before taxes).
• 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:

• 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 Requirements:

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

Additional Requirements:

• 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).
• 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.