Maintenance Repairman 2 - Wernersville State Hospital

Salary

$40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually

Location

Berks County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-49759-94620

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Wernersville St Hosp

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

6/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94620

Position Number

00115180

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00210781

Bureau / Division

Wernersville State Hospital

Worksite Address

160 Main Street

City

Wernersville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

19565

Contact Name

Talent Management Section

Contact Email

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THE POSITION

Join the Department of Human Services (DHS) as a Maintenance Repairman 2 and support the daily operations of Wernersville State Hospital. This position gives you the chance to use many different trade skills while improving the facility for some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable residents. You will be part of a team that depends on strong craftsmanship and reliable work. Bring your experience to a role where every task helps make the hospital a safer and better place.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position helps maintain hospital buildings, equipment, and public areas by completing skilled repair, construction, and maintenance tasks. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

• General Repairs: Perform building maintenance, preventative work, and needed repairs across hospital property
• Skilled Trades: Install and maintain plumbing, electrical components, drywall, framing, and related materials
• Construction Tasks: Measure, cut, build, and install items such as trim, doors, windows, and masonry work
• Equipment Use: Operate and maintain tools and equipment needed for carpentry, masonry, and repair work
• Routine Maintenance: Complete scheduled checks, filter changes, inspections, and preventative tasks
• Seasonal Work: Remove snow from sidewalks and parking lots using basic snow removal equipment

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 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be subject to emergency call-in.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• 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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• 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.