Reference #: 4671052 THE POSITION The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Delaware Valley Veterans' Home has an incredible opportunity for you to utilize your maintenance skills and expertise! We a recruiting skilled individuals to carry out work in a variety of trades in order to prepare, maintain, and repair our facility and equipment. This position has a well-defined career ladder with the DMVA. If you enjoy new opportunities, apply today and take the next step in your professional career!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment. This work is performed in the electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and masonry trades. Some of your duties will include rough and finish carpentry; preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces; and installing and repairing various fixtures, including sinks and faucets. You will also install and replace electrical panels, circuits, and lighting fixtures; repair air conditioning and heating equipment; perform lawn care maintenance and snow removal duties; and repair concrete and masonry. Your duties will require you to operate and maintain both manual and power tools of the trade on a regular basis.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (7.50-hour day; 37.50-hour week) Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, rotating days and weekends, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours and schedule may change based on operational needs. 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:

You must possess 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 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 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.

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 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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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.