Reference #: 4611288 THE POSITION

Are you ambitious, confident, and committed at performing various levels of semi-skilled maintenance and repair work? If so, join the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center and put your professional maintenance experience to the test! Watch thisvideo to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Maintenance Repairman 1, you will perform various semi-skilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center. Some of the duties of this position include general carpentry, repairing and installing items to keep buildings updated, plumbing, masonry work, and operating a variety of equipment and machinery. In addition, you will ensure the safety of the outdoor grounds by clearing snow and ice from sidewalks, as well as maintaining the grass by utilizing lawn care equipment. This is an excellent opportunity to put your trades and maintenance skills to use, while supporting a facility that cares for some of our state's most vulnerable residents.

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment (7.50 hours/day; 37.5 hours/week) Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. Evenings and weekends 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.

Additional Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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 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. 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 wor force. 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.