Maintenance Repairman 1

Maintenance Repairman 1

Start a career where your skills help keep the state moving forward! As a Maintenance Repairman 1 with the Department of Transportation, you will take part in work that strengthens public safety. This role offers steady challenges and the opportunity to learn valuable hands-on skills. You will be part of a supportive team focused on quality and service. Bring your motivation and keep Pennsylvania's roads and structures in good condition!

This position supports the Department of Transportation by performing a wide range of repair, maintenance, and construction tasks that help worksites run smoothly and safely. As a Maintenance Repairman 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Construction Support: Carry out basic building, framing, masonry, plumbing, electrical, and repair tasks for structures and equipment
• Material Preparation: Assist with planning, estimating, and selecting materials and tools needed for assigned projects
• Tool Operation: Use motorized and non-motorized hand tools safely and correctly to complete assigned work
• Equipment Care: Perform routine adjustments, minor repairs, and cleaning to keep equipment in safe working condition
• Safety Practices: Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and help maintain a safe work area for yourself and others
• Environmental Compliance: Follow environmental protection standards and complete required environmental training

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.
• Work hours may vary for winter operations.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $36,108.00 (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 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 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.

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).
• 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.