Maintenance Repairman 2, North Central Secure Treatment Unit, Montour County - Danville, United States - State of Pennsylvania

Description

THE POSITION

Are you experienced in the field of maintenance and passionate about ensuring that those around you live and work in a clean and safe environment? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, North Central Secure Treatment Unit, is looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic individual who is committed to taking pride in keeping the building and grounds safe from hazards, comfortable for residents, practical for employees, and appealing to visitors.

If you are ambitious, confident, and committed to performing various tasks in the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment, this job is for you


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will perform semi-skilled and skilled work in several trades such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, and the electrical trades, both indoors and outdoors, to keep the buildings and grounds safe for residents and staff.

You will repair doors, doorframes, and furniture; paint indoor and outdoor surfaces; install electrical circuits and fixtures; repair and install plumbing fixtures; maintain and repair heating and cooling systems; repair roofs, spouting and flashing; maintain the lawn and remove snow; and perform masonry work on buildings, foundations, walkways and walls.

You will also maintain equipment and tools in good working condition and make minor repairs as needed.

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


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment. 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This position is considered essential during weather and other emergency events
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• Free parking
• 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 experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1; or
• Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's 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:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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 and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-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.

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• Eligibility rules apply.

01

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

• Yes
• No

02

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

03

Do you have two or more years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 while employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?

• Yes
• No

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

Do you possess at least four years of full-time experience in building and plant maintenance work, which involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades?

• Yes
• No

06

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.

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CS-INSTRUCTIONS 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

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WORK BEHAVIOR - GENERAL MAINTENANCE Performs general maintenance and repair tasks such as cleaning filters, replacing seals/gaskets, oiling/greasing tools and equipment; making minor repairs to vehicles, tractors, lawn mowers, chain saws, leaf blowers, etc.; adjusting building systems using welders, drills, power saws, wrenches, channel locks, ratchet sets, and related mechanical tools and equipment.

Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience performing general maintenance and repair tasks. I was responsible for projects such as cleaning or replacing filters, seals, and gaskets; oiling tools and equipment; making minor repairs to equipment, and adjusting building systems.
• B. I have experience performing general maintenance tasks. I was responsible for projects such as cleaning or replacing filters, seals, and gaskets and oiling tools; however, someone else made minor repairs to equipment and adjusted building systems.
• C. I have coursework or training related to general or preventative maintenance practices and functions.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The actual duties you performed related to general maintenance.
• Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR - SAFETY Completes work according to general safety guidelines for the trade assigned by using appropriate safety and protective equipment.

Performs pre- and post- operation checks of equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize wear of equipment and tools. Reports all workplace injuries or incidents to the appropriate authority. Corrects any safety hazards in the work area and reports them to the supervisor. Stores all tools and materials in accordance with manufacturer recommendation to protect from unnecessary damage. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience following general safety guidelines. I was responsible for reporting any incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority and correcting any deficiencies.
• B. I have experience following general safety guidelines. I was responsible for reporting any incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority; however, someone else took action to correct any deficiencies.
• C. I have coursework or training in safety.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The actual duties you performed related to safety.
• Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR - REPORTING Completes necessary forms or reports regarding in-progress and completed work. Maintains records of service calls.

Receives, examines, and records the receipt of equipment, tools, paint, lumber, custodial supplies, electrical and plumbing supplies, etc., which are stocked and utilized by staff.

Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience completing and maintaining forms and reports. I was responsible for logging service calls and maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies.
• B. I have experience completing and maintaining forms and reports. I was responsible for logging service calls; however, someone else was responsible for maintaining inventory of equipment and supplies.
• C. I have coursework or training in business writing, report writing, or English composition.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

15

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The actual duties you performed related to reporting.
• Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR - BLUEPRINTS, SCHEMATICS, AND DIAGRAMS Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, or diagrams for a variety of projects encompassing different trades.

Uses the blueprints, schematics, or diagrams to plan and complete assigned work. Stores the blueprints, schematics, or diagrams appropriately for future projects and assignments. Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience reading and interpreting blueprints. I was responsible for updating the blueprints when project changes occurred.
• B. I have experience reading and interpreting blueprints. Someone else was responsible for updating the blueprints when project changes occurred.
• C. I have coursework or training in blueprint reading.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The actual duties you performed related to reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• The types of blueprints, schematics, and diagrams you read an interpreted.
• Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR - CARPENTRY Performs carpentry tasks such as installing and repairing drywall, doors, door frames, and furniture; fabricates, installs, and repairs counters, shelves, and partitions; builds and removes forms; constructs and repairs benches, retaining walls, fences, or gates; repairs various types of roofing and gutters using sanders, joiners, power saws, planers, drills, air guns, hammers, and related power and hand tools.

Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience performing carpentry tasks such as installing and repairing doors, door frames, shelves, partitions, benches, fences, gates, or furniture. I was responsible for fabricating custom pieces as necessary.
• B. I have experience performing carpentry tasks such as installing and repairing doors, door frames, shelves, partitions, benches, fences, gates, or furniture. Someone else was responsible for fabricating custom pieces as necessary.
• C. I have coursework or training in carpentry.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The actual duties you performed related to carpentry.
• Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR - PLUMBING Performs plumbing and heating tasks such as installing and maintaining steam lines, valves, toilets, sinks, urinals, showers, and steam heating and cooking equipment; sewer and storm drains, culverts, etc.; measuring, cutting, threading, soldering, and fitting steel, iron, copper, and PVC and PEX pipe using pipe cutters, drills, power saws, soldering tools, wrenches, channel locks, screwdrivers, and related tools and equipment.

Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience installing and maintaining plumbing equipment such as steam lines, piping, valves, toilets, sinks, and showers. I was responsible for troubleshooting issues and making repairs as necessary.
• B. I have experience maintaining plumbing equipment such as steam lines, piping, valves, toilets, sinks, and showers. I made repairs to equipment when issues occurred; however, someone else was responsible for troubleshooting the issue before I repaired it.
• C. I have coursework or training in plumbing.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The actual duties you performed related to plumbing.
• Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR - ELECTRICAL Performs electrical tasks such as installing electrical circuits, receptacles, switches, ceiling fans, and indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures; and connects equipment such as large power tools, dishwasher, space heaters, refrigeration equipment, pumps, and office equipment by using the correct size and type of wire, fixture, and conduit/armored cable using screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, pipe cutters/benders, drills, and related tools and equipment.

Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience installing and maintaining electrical equipment such as receptacles, switches, ceiling fans, and lighting fixtures and connecting dishwashers, large power tools, and other equipment. I was responsible for troubleshooting issues and making repairs as necessary.
• B. I have experience maintaining electrical equipment such as receptacles, switches, ceiling fans, and lighting fixtures and connecting dishwashers, large power tools, and other equipment. I made repairs to equipment when issues occurred; however, someone else was responsible for initially troubleshooting the issue I repaired.
• C. I have coursework or training in electrical.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

27

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The actual duties you performed related to electrical.
• Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR - MASONRY Performs masonry tasks such as preparing gravel base, constructing concrete forms, installing re-bar, pouring and finishing concrete floors, decks, and walkways; mixing mortar, laying block, brick, and stone; repairs concrete walks and masonry walls using wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, trowels, pointers, and related tools and equipment.

Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience performing masonry tasks such as installing and repairing concrete floors, decks, and walkways. I was responsible for preparing the area for installation.
• B. I have experience performing masonry tasks such as installing and repairing concrete floors, decks, and walkways. Someone else prepared the area prior to the installation or repair I performed.
• C. I have coursework or training in masonry.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The actual duties you performed related to masonry.
• Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR - PAINTING Performs painting tasks such as scraping, sanding, and caulking and applying one or more coats of paint as needed using rollers, brushes, air-powered spray guns, scrapers, wire brushes, sandpaper, sandblaster, and other abrasives and/or chemicals, and related tools and equipment.

Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience painting a variety of surfaces. I was responsible for preparing the area by scraping, sanding, and caulking.
• B. I have experience painting a variety of surfaces. Someone else was responsible for preparing the area before I painted it.
• C. I have coursework or training in painting.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The actual duties you performed related to painting.
• Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR - ROOFING/SIDING Performs roofing tasks by repairing, installing, or fabricating sheet metal hangers, metal or vinyl siding, metal rain spouting, sheet metal roofing, cold asphalt roofing, steel parts and fittings, sheet metal ductwork, sheet metal vents, built-up roofing, aluminum roofing parts and fittings, and asphalt or cedar shingle roofing.

Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience installing and repairing siding, shingles, and sheet metal, aluminum, or asphalt roofing. I was also responsible for the layout of the new or repaired roofing and siding.
• B. I have experience installing and repairing siding, shingles, and sheet metal, aluminum, or asphalt roofing. Someone else was responsible for the layout of the new or repaired roofing and siding.
• C. I have coursework or training in roofing/siding.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The actual duties you performed related to roofing/siding.
• Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

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WORK BEHAVIOR - DRYWALL/PLASTER Performs drywall and plaster tasks by using a scratcher, darby, or float to repair or install metal lathe, plastered masonry, plastered plaster board, mixed mortar, plastered metal lathe, drywall, or mixed spackling.

Levels of Performance Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

• A. I have experience cutting and hanging drywall. I was also responsible for mudding and sanding the drywall.
• B. I have experience cutting and hanging drywall. Someone else was responsible for mudding and sanding the drywall.
• C. I have coursework or training in drywall/plaster.
• D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior.

Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

• The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.
• The actual duties you performed related to drywall/plaster.
• Your level of responsibility.

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If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below.

If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

• College/University
• Course Title(s)
• Credits/Clock Hours

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