Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Blair County, Pennsylvania

Maintenance Repairman 2

Onsite$41,506 - $61,927/yrPosted yesterday

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Location
Blair County, Pennsylvania
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$41,506 - $61,927/yr
Posted
yesterday
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About this role

About the Department

Join the team as a Maintenance Repairman 2 with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) and make a direct impact every day at the Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. This role gives you the chance to keep the facility running smoothly for the veterans who served our great country and their spouses. Your skills will support a reliable and comfortable environment, while giving you a rewarding hands-on experience. Step into a position that celebrates your abilities and dedication.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.


Position Duties

This role involves performing a wide range of repairs and preventive maintenance to support the operations of the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

  • Carpentry Tasks: Repair doors, doorframes, and furniture, and fabricate temporary partitions
  • Electrical Work: Install circuits and fixtures, and repair motors, fans, and lighting systems
  • Plumbing and Pipework: Install fixtures, open clogged drains, and measure, cut, and thread pipe for steam and water lines
  • HVAC Maintenance: Maintain heating and cooling units, repair steam heating equipment, and service freezers, coolers, and refrigerators
  • Surface Finishing: Prepare surfaces, paint interiors, repair or hang wallpaper, and perform masonry work on foundations, walkways, and walls
  • Snow and Grounds Care: Remove snow and maintain sidewalks, steps, and parking areas


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, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work rotating weekends and holidays.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Requirements:
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

  • Experience in industrial carpentry, electrical, plumbing, refrigeration, and HVAC trades
  • Experience in commercial and structural maintenance of buildings
  • 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 repair of buildings

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 dateLate 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.

Benefits

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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.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

01
Do you possess two or more years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 while employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess at least four years of full-time experience in building and plant maintenance work, which involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in industrial carpentry?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-less than 2 years
  • 2-less than 3 years
  • 3+years
06
Preferred Qualification - Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience in the industrial carpentry. (If none, type N/A.)
07
Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in the plumbing trade?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-less than 2 years
  • 2-less than 3 years
  • 3+years
08
Preferred Qualification - Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience in the plumbing trade. (If none, type N/A.)
09
Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have working in the electrical trade field?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-less than 2 years
  • 2-less than 3 years
  • 3+years
10
Preferred Qualification - Please list the dates and the names of the employers where you gained experience in the electrical trade field. (If none, type N/A.)
11
Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and/or HVAC systems?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-less than 2 years
  • 2-less than 3 years
  • 3+years
12
Preferred Qualification - Please list the dates and the names of the employers where you gained experience in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and/or HVAC systems. (If none, type N/A.)
13
Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance or repair of commercial buildings?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-less than 2 years
  • 2-less than 3 years
  • 3+years
14
Preferred Qualification - Please list the dates and the names of the employers where you gained experience in the maintenance or repair of commercial buildings. (If none, type N/A.)
15
Preferred Qualification - How many years of structural experience do you have in the maintenance or repair of buildings?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-less than 2 years
  • 2-less than 3 years
  • 3+years
16
Preferred Qualification - Please list the dates and the names of the employers where you gained experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings. (If none, type N/A.)
17
Preferred Qualification - How much experience do you have with 3-phase wiring to include emergency generators, Automatic Transfer Switches, switch gears and 3-phase panels?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 to less than 2 years
  • 2 years to less than 3 years
  • 3+ years
18
Preferred Qualification - Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience with 3-phase wiring to include emergency generators, Automatic Transfer Switches, switch gears and 3-phase panels. (If none, type N/A.)
19
Preferred Qualification - How much experience do you have with domestic hot water mixing valves, recirculating loops, aqua stats, and instantaneous water heaters?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-less than 2 years
  • 2-less than 3 years
  • 3+ years
20
Preferred Qualification - Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience with domestic hot water mixing valves, recirculating loops, aqua stats, and instantaneous water heaters. (If none, type N/A.)
21
Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have with the provisions of Life Safety Codes and Uniform Construction Code (UCC), as it relates to repairs of buildings?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1-less than 2 years
  • 2-less than 3 years
  • 3+ years
22
Preferred Qualification - Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience with the provisions of Life Safety Codes and Uniform Construction Code (UCC), as it relates to repairs of buildings. (If none, type N/A.)

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov
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Blair County, Pennsylvania