Reference #: 4457539
THE POSITION
Are you experienced in the field of maintenance and feel passionate about ensuring Pennsylvania veterans and their spouses are living in comfortable conditions? The Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home, is actively recruiting for the position of Maintenance Repairman 2. We are seeking a hardworking and caring individual who is dedicated to offering superior care to our residents. 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!Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team and apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of buildings, fixtures, machinery, and equipment. Work is performed in the electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and masonry trades. Some of your duties include repairing doors, doorframes, and furniture; preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces; installing and repairing various fixtures including sinks, and faucets; and repairing air conditioning and heating equipment. Your duties will require you to operate and maintain both manual and power tools of the trade on a regular basis.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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, rotating days and every other weekend, with 30-minute lunch.
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.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1; 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.
Additional Requirements:You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
Experience in electrical trade, industrial carpentry and plumbing trade.
Experience in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and/or HVAC systems.
Experience in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment.
Experience with 3-phase wiring to include 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 provisions of Life Safety Codes and Uniform Construction Code (UCC) as it relates to repairs of buildings.
Structural experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings.
Experience in the maintenance or repair of commercial buildings.
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).
You 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 [email protected].
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.