Maintenance Repairman 2

Salary: $40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually
Location : Chester County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-50525
Department: Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Division: MV Mntnc Sevc
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 94620
Position Number: 00082744
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST04
Bureau / Division Code: 00134530
Bureau / Division: Southeastern Veterans' Center / Maintenance
Worksite Address: 1 Veterans Drive
City: Spring City, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 19475
Contact Name: Desiree Cortes
Contact Email: View email address on click.appcast.io


THE POSITION
Join the Southeastern Veterans' Center Maintenance Department at the Southeastern Veterans' Center as a Maintenance Repairman 2 and play a key role in keeping our facility in top shape. This position gives you the chance to work with many different repair tasks that support the daily needs of residents and staff. You will use a wide range of skills to solve problems and complete important projects. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work and making a real difference.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the maintenance needs of the Southeastern Veterans' Center by performing repairs to buildings, equipment, and grounds. It involves skilled work across several trades to ensure the facility remains functional and well-kept. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

• General Repairs: Fix doors, furniture, plumbing fixtures, electrical components, and other facility features
• Equipment Maintenance: Service heating units, air conditioning systems, refrigeration equipment, and cooking equipment
• Carpentry Work: Install partitions, prepare surfaces, paint interiors, and repair building structures
• Grounds Care: Trim trees, cut grass, remove debris, and perform seasonal outdoor maintenance
• Safety Practices: Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and use required protective equipment
• Snow Removal: Clear walkways and parking areas using shovels, snow blowers, and other 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 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will work every other weekend.
• 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.

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.

Special Requirement:

• You must be in possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience in commercial carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades
• Experience in commercial and structural 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 repair of buildings
• Experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings at a long term care facility

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.
• 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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes", please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Do you possess two or more years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 while employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?

• Yes
• No

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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 sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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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?

• Yes
• No

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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 sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
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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

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

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

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Preferred Qualification - Please list the dates and the names of the employers where you gained experience in the electrical trade field. (If none, type N/A.)
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Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have 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

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

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Preferred Qualification - Please list the dates and the names of the employers where you gained experience in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment. (If none, type N/A.)
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Preferred Qualification - How many years of structural experience do you have in the maintenance or repair of buildings and equipment?

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

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Preferred Qualification - Please list the dates and the names of the employers where you gained experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings and equipment. (If none, type N/A.)
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Preferred Qualification - How much 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 to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3+ years

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Preferred Qualification - 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.)
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Preferred Qualification - How much 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

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Preferred Qualification - 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.)
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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

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Preferred Qualification - 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.)
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Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have with the maintenance and repair of buildings at a long-term care facility?

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

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Preferred Qualification - Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience with the maintenance and repair of buildings at a long-term care facility (If none, type N/A.)
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