THE POSITION

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your experience with facility and grounds maintenance? If you are ambitious, confident, and committed to performing various tasks in the upkeep of buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment, this job is for you! The Northeastern Readiness Center in Carbondale is searching for a Maintenance Repairman 2 to perform maintenance and repair duties in the electrical, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and painting trades.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will perform maintenance and repair duties throughout the center. Your duties will require you to operate and maintain both manual and power tools of the trade on a regular basis. You will perform rough and finish carpentry work on ceilings, walls, windows, and doors; prepare and paint interior and exterior surfaces; install and repair various fixtures including sinks, faucets, and water heaters; cut and solder pipe; install and replace electric circuits and panels, wall plugs, and lighting fixtures; mix and pour concrete; and repair as well as service heating and cooling systems throughout the facility. Additionally, you will remove snow, ice, and debris from all exterior surfaces of the property, as well as mow grass and maintain the landscaping.

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 30-minute lunch.
• Travel may occasionally be as required. Work hours and travel requirements may change based on operational need.
• 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.

• This position requires possession of a valid PA noncommercial Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willingness to work in Carbondale, Pennsylvania
• Completion of any formal training (high school vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical training program) in a skilled building, electrical, or mechanical trade
• Experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades? (Examples of qualifying trades include carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, steam fitting/pipefitting, refrigeration/HVAC, painting, roofing/tinsmith, drywall/plasterer, and automotive mechanic work that includes performing technical duties on motors, engines, and electrical systems.)
• Experience in commercial carpentry
• Experience in the plumbing trade
• Experience in the electrical trade
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and/or HVAC systems
• Experience in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Experience with 3-phase wiring including emergency generators, Automatic Transfer Switches, switch gears and 3-phase panels
• Experience with domestic hot water mixing valves, recirculating loops, aqua stats and instantaneous water heaters
• Experience with the provisions of Life Safety Codes and Uniform Construction Code (UCC), as it relates to repairs of buildings
• Structural experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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 Info/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.

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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.