Reference #: 4718719 THE POSITION Do you enjoy working with your hands to fix buildings, grounds, equipment, and exhibits?  Then the Pennsylvania Military Museum and Historic Site wants to meet you!  The Pennsylvania Military Museum is looking for a journey level tradesman to be part of a team dedicated to the protection and preservation of not just a museum and historic site, but also the service and sacrifice of Pennsylvania's brave men and women.  Through the maintenance and repair of this multifaceted complex you can ensure that this and future generations can enjoy a beautiful and historically rich site in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a steward of the Commonwealth's history, you will be called upon to exercise your carpentry, construction, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, trades, and grounds keeping skills on a daily basis.  Under the direction of and reporting to the Facility Operations Supervisor, your service will allow the museum and historic site to remain in a constant ready state; clean, presentable, and ready for the enjoyment of thousands of visitors each year during the site's 12-month operation.

Performing general and routine cleaning and maintenance of the 70-acre site, including four buildings, 30 monuments and 4 static displays, the individual filling this position will have the satisfaction of knowing their trades skills are not only appreciated but necessary to accomplish the mission.

As necessary, the response to before and after hours emergency alarms is also part of ensuring the site is preserved and protected.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch. Some evening, weekend, and holiday work for special events and operational needs will be required. 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 Requirements: You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirements: You must have 6 months or more experience operating and maintaining seasonal grounds maintenance equipment such mowers, string trimmers, snowplow, and snow removal equipment. You must have 6 months or more experience maintaining exterior landscapes, cleaning buildings, and completing routine building repairs involving but not limited to plumbing and electrical systems. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Willing to work in Centre County. Willing to have weekends as part of your primary work schedule. Possess post-secondary education. Two or more years of experience in each of the following areas: Minor carpentry, construction, and metalworking projects using hand and power tools. Welding and brazing metals by use of arc and acetylene welders, and erecting steel for construction. Routine electrical maintenance and repairs. Routine plumbing maintenance and repairs. Experience relating to the management of a multifaceted HVAC and Fire and Security system that utilizes automated building control systems, boiler heating system, the air handling system, the air conditioning & humidification system, and the fire suppression sprinkler system. Experience working wi h blueprints. Experience working with volunteers.

Legal Requirements: This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint 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). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements.  Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 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.

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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.