Maintenance Repairman 2

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is looking for a motivated Maintenance Repairman 2 who wants to make a real difference at our Southampton Road Readiness Center. You will help keep our buildings safe, functional, and ready for mission needs. This role offers steady work, hands-on tasks, and the chance to grow your skills every day. Join a team that values your dedication and supports your success.

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This position supports the upkeep and repair of the Philadelphia Southampton Road Readiness Center by handling a wide range of maintenance tasks. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Painting Work: Prepare surfaces, mix paint, and complete interior and exterior painting for walls, ceilings, trim, doors, and other areas
• Plumbing Tasks: Install and repair sinks, faucets, piping, valves, drains, and fixtures, and monitor backflow prevention needs
• Carpentry Repairs: Carry out rough and finish carpentry including drywall, flooring, ceilings, doors, windows, and furniture repairs
• Electrical Services: Install or repair circuits, outlets, fixtures, and lighting systems while monitoring alarm and security systems
• HVAC Maintenance: Service and repair heating, cooling, refrigeration, and ventilation systems and maintain kitchen equipment
• Grounds Upkeep: Perform cleaning, mowing, snow removal, and general property maintenance duties

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are (1st shift) 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours may change based on operational needs.
• Travel as needed.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• We offer a competitive salary and state benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance coverage; excellent vacation, sick, and holiday leave package; and retirement plan.
• 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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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 Requirement:

• You must be in possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirement:

Legal Requirement:

• 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

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.