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Open: February 19, 2026 — Closes: March 31, 2026
Summary
Steamtown National Historic Site encompasses 62 acres in downtown Scranton, PA, and includes active locomotive and restoration shops, a museum complex, a fully operational roundhouse and turntable, and a large assembleage of rolling stock used for both static display and interpretive ride experiences. Scranton is the largest city in northeastern Pennsylvania, with over 76,000 residents.
Major Duties
Major Duties of the position: Performs ground maintenance activities, mowing lawns, picking up debris, landscaping, snow and ice removal, from walkways, entry ways, driveways. Performs safe and acceptable work with common hand tools, axes, hatchets, saws, etc. Performs painting work on modern and historic buildings, interpretive devices and exhibits. Performs work on such items as broken pipes, plugged drains faulty valves faucets. Assists journeyman level on HVAC systems, assists with installs, repairs, and maintains electrical equipment such as light fixtures, switches, receptacles, conduit, controllers, and electrical appliances Physical Effort: Works from ladders, scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated, or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt, spray, and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.
