What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Repairman 2 position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Are you a skilled maintenance professional with a passion for ensuring that Pennsylvania's veterans and their spouses live in comfortable and well-maintained environments? The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Repairman 2 to join our team at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. In this role, you will carry out a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks focused on the repair and upkeep of buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment. If you are an ambitious, confident individual looking to make a meaningful impact in a fulfilling and rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply!
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In this position, you will be responsible for tasks across electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and masonry trades. Your duties will include both rough and finished carpentry, preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces, and installing or repairing fixtures such as sinks and faucets. You will also be tasked with installing and replacing electrical panels, circuits, and lighting, as well as repairing air conditioning and heating systems. Additional responsibilities will involve snow removal and concrete or masonry repairs. Regular use and maintenance of both manual and power tools of the trade will be required.
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 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $39,785.00 (before taxes).
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
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.
Additional Requirement:
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Experience in industrial carpentry
- Experience working in the electrical trade field
- Experience in the plumbing trade
- Experience with 3-phase wiring to include emergency generators, automatic transfer switches, switch gears, and 3-phase panels
- Experience in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and HVAC systems
- 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
- Experience in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI 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).
- 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.
Salary : $39,785 - $59,384
