Maintenance Repairman 2 - South Mountain Restoration Center

Maintenance Repairman 2

As a Maintenance Repairman 2 with the Department of Human Services (DHS), you will work in an environment that values practical skill and pride in workmanship. This role empowers you to use your talents across multiple trades to keep the South Mountain Restoration Center operating smoothly. Every day presents new challenges that showcase your abilities and dedication. Join a team that depends on your expertise to create a safer and stronger facility.

This position performs both skilled and semi-skilled repair and maintenance tasks across several trades to support the safe and efficient operation of machinery, buildings, and equipment, with a primary focus on carpentry. The work requires technical independence and adaptability as assignments change based on daily facility needs. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Trade Skills: Perform work in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, drywall, plaster, painting, air conditioning, and refrigeration specialties
• Equipment Repair: Install, maintain, and repair a wide range of facility equipment, including pumps, generators, heating systems, and electrical components
• Carpentry Work: Repair doors, flooring, and furniture, fabricate partitions, and operate woodworking tools and trucks for facility needs
• Painting and Masonry: Paint interior and exterior surfaces and complete masonry tasks on buildings, foundations, walks, and walls
• Grounds Support: Remove snow, cut grass, and operate basic grounds equipment to maintain safe outdoor conditions
• Resident Transport: Operate stretchers, transport vehicles, mini-vans, and wheelchair vans for resident trips

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 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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 Requirements:

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

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.

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.