Maintenance Repairman 2 - Wernersville State Hospital
THE POSITION
Are you looking to use your proven maintenance skills in a rewarding public service career? Do you like to work with your hands to fix things that are broken and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Wernersville State Hospital is seeking a Maintenance Repairman 2. If you are eager to help keep buildings and grounds well-maintained for some of our state's most vulnerable residents and a staff that provides them exceptional care, then we want to talk to you. Apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will play a crucial role that ensures the safety and functionality of our buildings and structures by performing tasks in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and masonry work. You will perform journey-level work by exercising technical independence to determine work methods and procedures. You will also install electrical circuits, ballasts, and lighting as well as plumbing fixtures and drywall. This role requires organizational skills to complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks as well as to finish assignments in an efficient manner. In addition, you will r emove snow from sidewalks and parking lots, maintain equipment, and o btain CPR certification and utilize those skills as necessary.
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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be subject to emergency call-in.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking
• 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 $39,785.00 (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 .
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.
• 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.
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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
• your score may be lower than deserved.
• you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.
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