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Job Description
Maintenance Repairman 2
Scranton, PA
1 DAYS AGO
22664879
Summary
Scranton, PA
In-Person
$40685.00 - $60714.00 per Year
4 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commission
40.00 hours per week / Evening Shift / Full-Time
Description
THE POSITION
The Maintenance Repairman 2 position with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center offers a hands-on role that keeps the facility running at its best. This role gives you the chance to use carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance skills across many areas of the center. You will stay active, solve problems, and help create a comfortable environment for veterans, their spouses, staff, and visitors. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork, and making a positive impact every day. Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the daily operation of the Gino J. Merli Veterans Center by completing repairs, maintenance tasks, and grounds work across the facility. It utilizes skill in several trades, attention to safety rules, and the ability to respond to maintenance needs as they arise. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:
Carpentry Tasks:
Repair doors, frames, furniture, and partitions using both hand and power tools
Electrical Work:
Install circuits, outlets, and fixtures and repair motors, lighting, and related equipment
Plumbing Repairs:
Fix and install plumbing fixtures, open clogged drains, and cut pipe for water and steam lines
Climate Control:
Service heating and air conditioning units and repair steam heating and cooking equipment
General Repairs:
Perform masonry, roofing, painting, and minor equipment repairs throughout the facility
Grounds Care:
Maintain lawns, trim trees and shrubs, remove snow, and keep outdoor areas clean and free of debris 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 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
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.
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.
Additional Requirements:
You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required): Willingness and ability to work in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Experience in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment
Experience in plumbing repairs
Experience in electrical repairs
Completion of any formal training (high school vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical training program) in a skilled building, electrical, or mechanical trade
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. In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants. 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 /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. Additional Details
Driver's License:
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