Maintenance Repairman 2 - Southwestern Veterans' Center

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-31657 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM AUGUST 14, 2025 TO AUGUST 18, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will have a diverse range of responsibilities. Your duties will include repairing and installing doors, door frames, furniture, electric circuits, outlets, lighting fixtures, plumbing fixtures, sinks, water closets, fountains, lavatories, and related equipment. Additionally, you will be in charge of maintaining and repairing heating lines and fan coil units, as well as performing masonry work on buildings, foundations, walkways, and walls. You will also handle tasks such as repairing and installing locks on doors and furniture; performing minor repairs on equipment such as wheel chairs, geriatric chairs, and beds; and maintaining the grounds by performing landscaping activities. Furthermore, you will be responsible for snow removal using equipment such as plows, salt spreaders, snowblowers, and shovels to ensure the safety and functionality of the building and its surroundings.

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 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:

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

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience in commercial carpentry
• Experience working in the electrical trade field
• Experience in the plumbing trade
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and HVAC systems
• Experience in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Experience in the maintenance or 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 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.