What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Repairman 2 position at Commonwealth of PA?
THE POSITION
Do you have a strong background in maintenance and seek a fulfilling career that values your expertise? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is on the lookout for a skilled Maintenance Repairman 2 to become part of our dedicated team. In this role, you will perform essential maintenance and repair work at the Willow Grove Readiness Center. If you are ready for an exciting opportunity, apply now and explore the benefits that working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will handle a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, including working on the construction, modification, repair, and upkeep of buildings, floors, roofs, stairs, windows, and doors. You will need to request and manage housekeeping supplies, monitor heating fuel levels, request refills, and maintain an adequate stock of facility maintenance items. You will also perform the following duties:
- Preparing and painting both interior and exterior surfaces
- Installing and repairing sinks, faucets, water heaters, and drains
- Installing and replacing electrical circuits, panels, outlets, and lighting fixtures
- Cleaning windows, walls, ceilings, and restrooms
- Moving and dusting furniture
- Washing and waxing floors
- Removing snow, ice, and debris from exterior surfaces
- Mowing grass and maintaining 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 a 30-minute lunch.
- 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 Requirements:
- You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
Additional Requirement:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Formal training (high school vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical training program) in a skilled building, electrical, or mechanical trade.
- Experience in commercial carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC trades.
- Experience in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment.
- Experience working with 3-phase wiring to include emergency generators, Automatic Transfer Switches, switch gears and 3-phase panels.
- Experience working 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.
- 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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