Maintenance Repairman 1

Showcase your specialized vocational abilities and join our team as a Maintenance Repairman 1 with the the Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA)! We are seeking a hard working and caring individual who is dedicated to taking care of our valued residents. The Southwestern Veterans Center offers Veterans and their spouses superior care. If you are ambitious, confident, and committed to performing various tasks in the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment, this job is for you!

As a Maintenance Repairman 1 for the Southwestern Veterans Center, you will perform a wide-range of semi-skilled work surrounding the maintenance of buildings and grounds throughout the facility. Specific duties include utilizing equipment to maintain lawn appearance, as well as conducting various landscaping activities and ensuring that walkways, steps, and parking lots remain free from debris and litter. You will also be responsible for snow and ice removal, performing masonry work, and assisting with basic carpentry and plumbing functions. It is essential to consistently practice the utmost of safety precautions while completing tasks and projects.

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/week.
• Work hours are 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position may require you to be available for emergency call-outs.
• 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.

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:

• You must possess 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 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.

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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.