THE POSITION

Do you have a background in the field of maintenance and want an opportunity to put that experience to great use? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), 23rd Street Philadelphia Readiness Center, is actively seeking a Maintenance Repairman 2.

If you are ambitious, confident, and committed to performing various tasks in the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment, this job is for you!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference by working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of buildings, fixtures, machinery, and equipment.

• Work is performed in the electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and masonry trades. Some of your duties will include rough and finish carpentry;
• installing and replacing electrical panels, circuits and fixtures; repairing air conditioning and heating equipment; mowing grass and removing snow;

and repairing concrete and masonry. Your duties will require you to operate and maintain both manual and power tools of the trade on a regular basis.

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 7 : 00 AM to 3 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1; 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 PA non-commercial Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirements

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required) :

• Completion of any formal training (high school vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical training program) in a skilled building, electrical, or mechanical trade
• Experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades (Examples of qualifying trades include carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, steam fitting / pipefitting, refrigeration / HVAC, painting, roofing / tinsmith, drywall / plasterer, and automotive mechanic work that includes performing technical duties on motors, engines, and electrical systems.)
• Experience in commercial carpentry
• Experience in the plumbing trade
• Experience in the electrical trade
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and / or HVAC systems
• Experience in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment
• 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 repairs of buildings
• Structural experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings

Legal Requirements

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.

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.employment.pa.gov / Additional Info / Pages / default.

aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!

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.

Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N / A in the text box below.

Do you possess two or more years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 while employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?

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 section of your application if you would like this experience to be considered in the eligibility decision.

If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.

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?

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 section of your application if you would like this experience to be considered in the eligibility decision.

If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.

Preferred Qualification Have you completed any formal training (high school vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical training program) in a skilled building, electrical, or mechanical trade?

If so, please attach complete details about the program to your application.

Yes (attach details)

Preferred Qualification How many years of experience do you have in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades?

Examples of qualifying trades include carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, steamfitting / pipefitting, refrigeration / HVAC, painting, roofing / tinsmith, drywall / plasterer, and automotive mechanic work that includes performing technical duties on motors, engines, and electrical systems.)

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-less than 2 years
• 2-less than 3 years
• 3-less than 4 years
• 4 years

Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved building, electrical, or mechanical trades.

Type N / A, if not applicable.)

Preferred Qualification How many years of experience do you have in commercial carpentry?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-less than 2 years
• 2-less than 3 years
• 3 years

Please list the dates and employers where you gained commercial carpentry experience. (If none, type N / A.)

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

Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience in the plumbing trade. (If none, type N / A.)

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

Please list the dates and the names of the employers where you gained experience in the electrical trade field. (If none, type N / A.)

Preferred Qualification How many years of experience do you have working 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

Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and / or HVAC systems. (If none, type N / A.)

Preferred Qualification How many years of experience do you have in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-less than 2 years
• 2-less than 3 years
• 3 years

Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment. (If none, type N / A.)

Preferred Qualification How many years of 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-less than 2 years
• 2-less than 3 years
• 3 years

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.)

Preferred Qualification How many years of 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

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.)

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

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.)

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

Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings. (If none, type N / A.)

Required Question

Agency Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website http : / / www.employment.pa.gov

Last updated : 2024-05-19