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Maintenance Repairman 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$40,685 - $60,714

per year

Closes

April 5, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on maintenance and repair tasks at a military post in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, such as painting, plumbing fixes, carpentry for remodeling, electrical work, and basic landscaping or snow removal to keep facilities in good shape.

It's a full-time, on-site role with a regular daytime schedule, ideal for someone with practical experience in building upkeep who enjoys physical work and takes pride in maintaining public spaces.

A good fit would be a reliable tradesperson comfortable with tools and outdoor duties in a government setting.

Key Requirements

  • Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 or equivalent
  • Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance involving at least two of building, electrical, or mechanical trades
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training providing necessary skills
  • Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License
  • Ability to perform essential job functions, including physical tasks like moving furniture and operating tools
  • Submission of criminal history reports as part of conditional offer
  • Full-time availability for 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with no telework

Full Job Description

Bring your experience in maintenance work to the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs!

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Maintenance Repairman 2 to join our team at the Harrisburg Military Post.

Apply today and take pride in the work you accomplish every day to help us keep our facilities running smoothly!


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


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Requirements

In this position, you will perform maintenance and repair work at the Harrisburg Military Post.

Your duties will include preparing and painting walls, installing and repairing plumbing fixtures, and performing carpentry work.

Carpentry work may include remodeling rooms, lowering ceilings, installing tiles, and installing drywall.

You can also expect to install and repair electric circuits, change light bulbs, and perform maintenance on fire alarms and security systems.

Your work will include operating and maintaining tools and equipment, as well as moving furniture for cleaning.

Additionally, you will maintain landscaping of the grounds and participate in the snow removal process.


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. This may change base don operational needs.
  • Travel as needed
  • 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:
  • This position requires possession of 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 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.
  • 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.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 3/31/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/31/2026

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