Maintenance Repairman 1

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Maintenance Repairman 1

Salary

$34,621.00 - $50,915.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2024-86206

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Mntnc Swvc

Opening Date

06/12/2024

Closing Date

6/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94610

Position Number

50662933

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00134930

Bureau / Division

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs/Southwestern Veterans Center

Worksite Address

7060 Highland Drive

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15206

Contact Name

Gary Wisnick

Contact Phone

412.665.6706

Contact Email

gwisnick@pa.gov

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THE POSITION

Do you enjoy performing maintenance work? Are you interested in using your knowledge in a career with advancement opportunities? Bring your talents to the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs! The Southwestern Veterans' Center is looking for a Maintenance Repairman 1 to perform semi-skilled work in maintaining the building, grounds, machinery, and equipment at the center. This is an exciting opportunity to start a public service career by providing a service to the people who have served our country. If you are an ambitious, hardworking, and confident person, apply today and learn what a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position performs various tasks in the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment. Duties include mowing grass, trimming trees and shrubbery, raking leaves, mulching, seeding grass areas as necessary, planting and caring for flower beds, and fertilizing the lawn. You are also responsible for keeping these areas clear of trash and debris such as weeds and dead branches. Equipment used to perform your tasks includes lawn tractors, push mowers, hedge trimmers, snowplows, and various other pieces of equipment and machinery. In addition, you perform maintenance on the equipment used and replace parts as needed.

Other duties include performing masonry work, assisting in carpentry functions, assisting with plumbing functions, painting, and replacing light bulbs, switches, and shades.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50662933) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5-hour work week

• Work hours are 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with 30-minute lunch.

• Evenings and weekends assigned as needed

• 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 in general 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 PA non-commercial Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

  Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Work experience in masonry, carpentry, plumbing, or other 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.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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 .

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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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

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*Eligibility rules apply.

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Necessary Special Requirement-Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

  03

  Do you possess at least two years of full-time experience in general maintenance work, which involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades?

• Yes

• No

  04

  If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

  05

  Preferred Qualification- Do you have work experience in the masonry trade?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Please list the dates and employers where you gained this experience. If none, type N/A.

  07

  Preferred Qualification- Do you have work experience in the plumbing trade?

• Yes

• No

  08

  Please list the dates and employers where you gained this experience. If none, type N/A.

  09

  Preferred Qualification- Do you have work experience in the carpentry trade?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Please list the dates and employers where you gained this experience. If none, type N/A.

  11

  Preferred Qualification- Do you have work experience in any other skilled trades?

• Yes

• No

  12

  Please provide the type(s) of skilled trades experience you have and list the dates and the names of the employers where you gained experience. If none, type N/A.

  Required Question

Agency

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov