Maintenance Repairman 2 - Delaware Forest District

Maintenance Repairman 2

Are you someone who enjoys the fresh air and the feel of working with your hands? If so, the Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR) invites you to advance your career as a Maintenance Repairman 2 within the Delaware Forest District. We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic tradesperson dedicated to ensuring that all district facilities are well-maintained and functioning smoothly. Here, you will participate in a wide-range of projects that improve safety, visitor experiences, and overall forest operations. Apply today to join a team that values craftsmanship, teamwork, and stewardship of Pennsylvania's natural resources!

This position supports the Delaware Forest District by performing maintenance, repairs, and facility improvements across buildings, equipment, and forest resources. Your dedicated efforts will help to ensure safe operations, quality public service, and well-maintained natural areas. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Facility Repair: Repair building structures, paint facilities, and complete masonry, roofing, plumbing, and electrical tasks
• Resource Work: Plant seedlings, apply herbicides, maintain tree shelters, and support wildlife and regeneration projects
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain trucks, ATVs, snowmobiles, and spray equipment used in forest management
• Fire Assistance: Patrol for wildfires, assist with suppression efforts, and participate in prescribed fire activities
• General Support: Assist with search and rescue efforts, purchasing tasks, training programs, and district operations
• Grounds Maintenance: Cut grass, remove snow, repair fencing, and maintain public water wells

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 will change to 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the Spring fire season.
• Overtime may be required.
• 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.

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:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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.