Reference #: 4672742 THE POSITION

Are you experienced in maintenance and seeking a rewarding career where your skills will be valued? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is looking for a dedicated individual to assist with the maintenance crew at the Willow Grove Readiness Center. This position performs general maintenance and repair work in the electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and masonry trades. If you are ready for a fantastic opportunity, apply now and explore the benefits that working for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this role, you will handle a variety of maintenance and repair tasks, including working on the construction, modification, repair, and upkeep of buildings, floors, roofs, stairs, windows, and doors. Responsibilities include preparing and painting both interior and exterior surfaces, installing and repairing sinks, faucets, water heaters, and drains, as well as installing and replacing electrical circuits, panels, outlets, and lighting fixtures. Additionally, you will perform cleaning duties such as moving furniture, dusting, washing and waxing floors, cleaning windows, walls, ceilings, and restrooms. Snow, ice, and debris removal from exterior surfaces, lawn mowing, and landscaping maintenance are also required. You will need to request and manage housekeeping supplies, monitor heating fuel levels, request refills, and maintain an adequate stock of facility maintenance items.

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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. 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: This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirement: 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 maintenance of buildings and equipment. Experience working with 3-phase wiring to include emergency generators, Automatic Transfer Switches, switch gears and 3-phase panels. Experience working 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 repairs of buildings. Experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings.

Legal Requirement: 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 ust 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.

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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.