Job summary: Erect and repair fences and fence gates, using hand and power tools. Primary Responsibilities: • Establish the location for a fence and gather information needed to ensure there are no electric cables or water lines in the area. • Determine appropriate locations for operations or installations. • Align posts, using lines or by sighting, and verify vertical alignment of posts, using plumb bobs or spirit levels. • Measure and lay out fence lines and mark posthole positions, following instructions, drawings, or specifications. • Dig postholes using spades, posthole diggers, or power-driven augers. • Set metal or wooden posts in upright positions in postholes. • Mix and pour concrete around bases of posts or tamp soil into postholes to embed posts. • Nail top and bottom rails to fence posts or insert them in slots on posts. • Stretch wire, wire mesh, or chain link fencing between posts and attach to frames. • Attach fence rail supports to posts. • Assemble gates and fasten into position. • Weld when necessary. • Nail pointed slats to rails to construct picket fences. • Construct and repair barriers and other types of fences, walls, and gates. • Other responsibilities as directed or assigned. Who we are: Established in 2006, Pro Max Fence Systems, LLC has become a trusted leader in perimeter security, delivering top-quality fencing solutions for commercial and residential applications. We proudly serve diverse industries, including transportation, utilities, education, government, corrections, and residential development, offering a range of products such as chain link, ornamental fencing, automated gate systems, access control, sound walls, and high-security barriers. At Pro Max, we are committed to providing safe, high-quality, and customer-focused perimeter security solutions through Professional Service and Maximum Value. Our vision is to be the industry benchmark for fencing and perimeter security in the United States. Our work is driven by core values that shape every decision and partnership: Safety-Minded, Integrity, Customer First, Respectful, Quality-Focused, Collaborative, Driven, and Innovative. For further information visit our website at www.promaxfence.com. With six branch locations across the Northeast including Reading, Wrightsville, Mohrsville, and State College, PA; Bridgeville, DE; and Syracuse, NY, we proudly serve customers throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, Delaware, and New York Job Type: Full-time Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 55 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • Day shift Experience: • fencing installation: 3 years (Required) License/Certification: • OSHA training (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • State College, PA 16801 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • State College, PA 16801: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>You will serve as a CONSTRUCTION MANAGER in the Remote Construction Division of Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic. • *Above salary does not include locality. Locality adjustment will be determined by duty station location once a selection has been made.** This position is a 100% TDY position to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa. This is a full-time temporary assignment not to exceed 1 year. May be filled as a temporary promotion or a temporary reassignment. Qualifications:Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Monitoring and maintaining progress, and ensuring safe, high quality and timely completion of construction contracts within the approved project budget; 2) Enforcing contract compliance with all contractual requirements regarding project delivery, project schedules, and time and cost management; 3) Implementing the government Quality Assurance (QA) Program; 4) Determining the need for and propose contract modifications and substitution of materials; and 5) Preparing cost estimates for modifications and participate in negotiations as required including reasonableness of time extensions and impact of modification on project schedule. NOTE: The following information must be supported by your resume to be considered for this position. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Work Environment: Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Africa is located in a harsh environmental setting with adverse weather conditions for many months of the year (excessive heat, humidity, and rain) and working in areas populated by poisonous snakes, plants, and/or insects, and contagious diseases and poor air quality, chemical handling areas, and damp and unheated spaces. The work may require extensive work shifts of 12-16 hours a day and more than a 5 day workweek. Generally, indoor work location has power, water, heating and air conditioning, although outages should be expected. The incumbent will be required to live on the camp, where living quarters are a container living unit (CLU), which may be very cramped with the requirement to share bathroom facilities. Initial living quarters may be a tent. Fatigue may occur from long work hours and uncomfortable living conditions. The position may be required to provide immediate contingency support requiring a physical and immunizations deemed necessary for the environment in which this support is provided. Incumbent is entitled to 25% Post Differential pay. Potential benefits for working in Djibouti: Ability to gain international work experience. Professional development by working in an area at the forefront of construction and community growth. High potential for overtime pay. Local Market Supplement (based on parent command location) Imminent Danger Pay - $225/month (first 42 days) Post Differential Allowance - currently 25% of base pay (beginning day 43+)Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER
See More Details >>Position Description: Oversee and direct preconstruction, engineering and field installation of all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) systems. Reports to: Project Manager, Project Executive Essential Duties & Responsibilities*: Specifically relating to the mechanical and electrical systems (e.g. HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, LowVoltage,Fire Sprinkler) • Develop and maintain relationships with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owner's representatives to ensure alignment with client goals and expectations from initiation to completion of the project. • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the contract documents (including Turner's contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes). • Lead, supervise and develop Turner MEP staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals. • Oversee daily activities of Engineer-MEP, Superintendent-MEP, and subordinates. • Manage MEP procurement, project budgets, quality, safety, engineering, coordination, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and close-out processes.
See More Details >>Entering the masonry trade in State College, PA typically begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 762,600 masonry workers nationwide, with a median annual wage of $53,010, translating to approximately $1,020 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring masons find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
