Maintenance Repairman 2

THE POSITION

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your experience with facility and grounds maintenance? If you are ambitious, confident, and committed to performing various tasks in the upkeep of buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment, this job is for you! The Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs (DMVA), Horsham Airbase, is looking for a Maintenance Repairman 2. If you have the qualifications and experience we are looking for, we'd love to talk to you. Don't delay; join the DMVA team and apply today!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will provide construction and maintenance work within the entire Airbase ensuring its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Work is performed in the electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and masonry trades. You will perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the repair and maintenance of buildings, fixtures, machinery, and equipment. Some of your duties include performing rough and finish carpentry work on ceilings, walls, windows, and doors; preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces; installing and repairing various fixtures including sinks, and faucets; and repairing electrical 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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Travel as needed. The hours and travel requirements may change based on operational need.
• 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.

Special Requirement:

• Possession of a valid PA non noncommercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
  

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to report to Horsham, Pennsylvania to complete job duties.
• You must possess a valid federal or state-issued photo ID and pass a favorable NCIC screening for admittance to Horsham Airbase.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Completion of formal training in a skilled building, electrical, or mechanical trade
• Experience in building and plant maintenance work involving at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades
• Experience in commercial carpentry
• Experience in the plumbing trade
• Experience working in the electrical trade field
• Experience working 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

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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).
• 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.