Maintenance Repairman 2 - Clear Creek Forest District, Jefferson County
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- Location
- Sigel, Pennsylvania
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $44,138/yr
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
Position Duties
This position supports forest district operations through maintenance work, facility care, roadway upkeep, and assistance with forest management and fire protection. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:
• Facility Upkeep: Maintain buildings, mechanical systems, trails, signs, and other forest district structures
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, tractors, and specialized maintenance equipment
• Road Maintenance: Clear debris, install culverts, clean ditches, and repair forest roads using assigned tools and machinery
• Outdoor Tasks: Assist with snow removal, deliveries, sign projects, wildlife openings, and fence maintenance
• Fire Assistance: Support forest fire protection by maintaining equipment and helping with prevention and suppression activities
• Vehicle Service: Perform routine vehicle maintenance such as oil changes, tire rotations, and basic repairs
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- This is a seasonal, full-time employment with no health care benefits. There is not an option to buy into health care benefits. The season runs from approximately March 2026 until November 2026 at which time the employee will be placed on leave without pay. The employee will automatically be returned to employment in March 2027.
- Work hours will be between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday – Friday. Specifics about work schedules, including the possibility of an alternate work schedule, will be discussed during the interview.
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- 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.
Special Requirement:
- You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
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.
Other Qualifications
- Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
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.*
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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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
Supplemental Questions
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training. The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered. In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.
- Yes
Performs general maintenance and repair tasks such as cleaning filters, replacing seals/gaskets, oiling/greasing tools and equipment; making minor repairs to vehicles, tractors, lawn mowers, chain saws, leaf blowers, etc.; adjusting building systems using welders, drills, power saws, wrenches, channel locks, ratchet sets, and related mechanical tools and equipment.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience performing general maintenance and repair tasks. I was responsible for projects such as cleaning or replacing filters, seals, and gaskets; oiling tools and equipment; making minor repairs to equipment, and adjusting building systems.
- B. I have experience performing general maintenance tasks. I was responsible for projects such as cleaning or replacing filters, seals, and gaskets and oiling tools; however, someone else made minor repairs to equipment and adjusted building systems.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to general or preventative maintenance practices and functions.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
- The actual duties you performed related to general maintenance.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University/Training Source
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Completes work according to general safety guidelines for the trade assigned by using appropriate safety and protective equipment. Performs pre- and post- operation checks of equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize wear of equipment and tools. Reports all workplace injuries or incidents to the appropriate authority. Corrects any safety hazards in the work area and reports them to the supervisor. Stores all tools and materials in accordance with manufacturer recommendation to protect from unnecessary damage.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience following general safety guidelines. I was responsible for reporting any incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority and correcting any deficiencies.
- B. I have experience following general safety guidelines. I was responsible for reporting any incidents and safety hazards to the appropriate authority; however, someone else took action to correct any deficiencies.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to safety.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
- The actual duties you performed related to safety.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University/Training Source
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Performs carpentry tasks such as installing and repairing drywall, doors, door frames, and furniture; fabricates, installs, and repairs counters, shelves, and partitions; builds and removes forms; constructs and repairs benches, retaining walls, fences, or gates; repairs various types of roofing and gutters using sanders, joiners, power saws, planers, drills, air guns, hammers, and related power and hand tools.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience performing carpentry tasks such as installing and repairing doors, door frames, shelves, partitions, benches, fences, gates, or furniture. I was responsible for fabricating custom pieces as necessary.
- B. I have experience performing carpentry tasks such as installing and repairing doors, door frames, shelves, partitions, benches, fences, gates, or furniture. Someone else was responsible for fabricating custom pieces as necessary.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to carpentry.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
- The actual duties you performed related to carpentry.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University/Training Source
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Performs plumbing and heating tasks such as installing and maintaining steam lines, valves, toilets, sinks, urinals, showers, and steam heating and cooking equipment; sewer and storm drains, culverts, etc.; measuring, cutting, threading, soldering, and fitting steel, iron, copper, and PVC and PEX pipe using pipe cutters, drills, power saws, soldering tools, wrenches, channel locks, screwdrivers, and related tools and equipment.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience installing and maintaining plumbing equipment such as steam lines, piping, valves, toilets, sinks, and showers. I was responsible for troubleshooting issues and making repairs as necessary.
- B. I have experience maintaining plumbing equipment such as steam lines, piping, valves, toilets, sinks, and showers. I made repairs to equipment when issues occurred; however, someone else was responsible for troubleshooting the issue before I repaired it.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to plumbing.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
- The actual duties you performed related to plumbing.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University/Training Source
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Performs electrical tasks such as installing electrical circuits, receptacles, switches, ceiling fans, and indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures; and connects equipment such as large power tools, dishwasher, space heaters, refrigeration equipment, pumps, and office equipment by using the correct size and type of wire, fixture, and conduit/armored cable using screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, pipe cutters/benders, drills, and related tools and equipment.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience installing and maintaining electrical equipment such as receptacles, switches, ceiling fans, and lighting fixtures and connecting dishwashers, large power tools, and other equipment. I was responsible for troubleshooting issues and making repairs as necessary.
- B. I have experience maintaining electrical equipment such as receptacles, switches, ceiling fans, and lighting fixtures and connecting dishwashers, large power tools, and other equipment. I made repairs to equipment when issues occurred; however, someone else was responsible for initially troubleshooting the issue I repaired.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to electrical.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
- The actual duties you performed related to electrical.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University/Training Source
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
Performs masonry tasks such as preparing gravel base, constructing concrete forms, installing re-bar, pouring and finishing concrete floors, decks, and walkways; mixing mortar, laying block, brick, and stone; repairs concrete walks and masonry walls using wheelbarrows, shovels, rakes, trowels, pointers, and related tools and equipment.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
- A. I have experience performing masonry tasks such as installing and repairing concrete floors, decks, and walkways. I was responsible for preparing the area for installation.
- B. I have experience performing masonry tasks such as installing and repairing concrete floors, decks, and walkways. Someone else prepared the area prior to the installation or repair I performed.
- C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework or training related to masonry.
- D. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.
- The name of the employer where you gained this experience.
- The actual duties you performed related to masonry.
- Your level of responsibility.
- College/University/Training Source
- Course Title
- Credits/Clock Hours
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Agency Information
EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North StreetHarrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov