What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Repairman 2 position at Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?
Ready to take your career to the next level? The Department of Transportation in Jefferson County is seeking a talented Maintenance Repairman to join our dedicated and dynamic team. In this role, you will perform a wide variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks essential to the maintenance and repair of critical infrastructure—including buildings, bridges, and equipment. Your technical expertise and hands-on experience will play a key role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient operation of the County Maintenance Organization. Do not miss this exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career—apply today and move forward with confidence.
You will mix concrete for on-site use or oversee the placement of ready-mixed concrete for structures such as wing and end walls, culverts, inlet boxes, retaining walls, and footers, ensuring that all concrete is properly finished and cured. Your stonemasonry duties will involve cutting, fitting, grouting, and pointing stone structures as needed. In the absence of the foreman, you may also assume leadership responsibilities for the crew.
This role requires hands-on manual labor using tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, and hand saws, as well as the operation of motorized equipment including power saws, compressors, jackhammers, tampers, and pumps. Selecting the appropriate tools and methods for each task is essential to maximize efficiency and minimize equipment wear. You will also be responsible for promptly reporting any missing or damaged tools or equipment to ensure safe and effective operations.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Travel, overtime, and shift work required. Work hours subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $40,685.00 (before taxes).
- 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 Requirements:
- This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's license.
Additional Requirements:
- 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.
Salary : $40,685 - $60,714