Maintenance Repairman 2

Full Job Description

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to use your technical craftsmanship in service of those who served our country? At the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Delaware Valley Veterans' Home your expertise ensures a safe and comfortable environment for our residents, making a tangible impact on their daily lives. We value dedicated professionals who take pride in maintaining the integrity of our facility and supporting our vital mission of care. This role offers the chance to apply your diverse skills within a stable, purpose-filled environment where every repair contributes to the well-being of our veterans. Join the DMVA team—apply today!

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

Requirements

As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform comprehensive repairs and upkeep for buildings, grounds, and equipment. Your duties will include skilled carpentry such as repairing doors and fabricating partitions, as well as the installation and maintenance of electrical circuits, lighting, and motors. You will manage plumbing systems by installing fixtures, clearing drains, and maintaining steam and water lines. Additionally, you will service heating and air-conditioning units, repair commercial kitchen appliances, and maintain various refrigeration systems. Your technical responsibilities extend to masonry work for foundations and walkways, roof and gutter repairs, and the consistent upkeep of the facility's lawns. In this role, you will ensure a safe, functional, and well-maintained environment for the home's residents and staff.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment (7.5 hours per day; 37.5 hours per week)
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (1st shift), rotating days and weekends, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• 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.

Qualifications

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.

  
  

Additional Requirements:

• You must be willing and able to work in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Formal training (high school vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical training program) in a skilled building, electrical, or mechanical trade
• Experience in commercial carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC trades
• Experience in commercial and structural maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Experience with 3-phase wiring including 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 the provisions of Life Safety Codes and Uniform Construction Code (UCC) as it relates to repair of buildings
• Structural experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings
• Experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings at a long-term care facility.

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)

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html 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.