Maintenance Repairman 1

Start an amazing and rewarding career with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs! We are seeking a hardworking and caring individual to join our team as a Maintenance Repairman 1 at the Southwestern Veterans' Center. The work you accomplish in this role will help keep our facilities running smoothly and allow us to continue providing superior care to Pennsylvania's veterans. If you are ambitious and committed to performing various tasks in the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds, machinery and equipment, this job is for you!

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In this position, you will perform semi-skilled work in maintaining the buildings and grounds at the Southwestern Veterans' Center. Your work will involve lawn maintenance, landscaping activities, and keeping the walkways and parking areas free of debris and snow during the winter months. You will also operate large equipment such as lawn tractors, snowplows, and other machinery. Some of your duties will include performing preventative maintenance of equipment, performing masonry work, and assisting with carpentry functions. You can expect to clean all areas of work upon the completion of tasks. Additionally, you will assist other tradespersons as needed and transport materials or residents in Commonwealth vehicles.

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 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Two years of experience in general 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:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.

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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.