Reference #: 5211409
THE POSITION
The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is actively looking to hire a Permanent Maintenance Repairman 2, a role that involves performing skilled journey-level work across various trades. This position is essential for the maintenance, repair, and construction of park buildings, facilities, and equipment at the picturesque Pine Grove Furnace State Park. The ideal candidate will possess a diverse skill set, enabling them to tackle a range of tasks that ensure the park remains a safe and welcoming environment for visitors. If you are passionate about preserving natural spaces and have the expertise to contribute to the upkeep of park infrastructure, we encourage you to apply now and become a vital part of our team!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This role involves performing skilled journey-level tasks across various trades, including building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding, and masonry, specifically in the construction, maintenance, and repair of park buildings, facilities, and equipment. Under the guidance of a supervisor, the individual is responsible for reaching out to vendors to gather price quotes, calculating the costs of necessary supplies and equipment, estimating the man-hours needed for project completion, and preparing the required documentation for supervisor review and approval. Additionally, this position serves as a lead worker, overseeing semi-skilled laborers, laborers, and other team members throughout project execution.
In the carpentry domain, the worker employs both hand and power tools to carry out general carpentry tasks, including maintenance, renovation, and construction of park facilities. This includes interpreting blueprints, sketches, and diagrams to effectively repair or install various elements such as floor coverings, doors, locks, screens, roofs, soffits, fascia, spouting, windows, and decks. The role also encompasses planning, designing, and constructing wooden projects like storage cabinets and shelving units.
In plumbing, the individual is tasked with repairing, renovating, and constructing plumbing systems across all facilities. Responsibilities include clearing blocked drains, fixing leaking faucets, fountains, showers, urinals, and toilets, as well as replacing hot water tanks and installing or repairing sewage and water lines. The role also involves pulling, repairing, and reinstalling submersible water well pumps and lift station pumps, along with draining pipes in preparation for winter.
The masonry aspect of the position includes both new construction and maintenance work related to buildings, bridges, foundations, walkways, and walls. This involves constructing forms for cement work, mixing cement and plaster, finishing cement with masonry tools, and pouring footers, floors, walls, and sign bases. The worker also lays concrete blocks and stones for various structures, including walls and fireplaces.
In the mechanical area, the individual conducts preventative maintenance and performs checklist inspections on vehicles, equipment, and tools to ensure their safe operation. Lastly, in the electrical domain, the worker is responsible for installing or repairing electrical systems, which may include new construction fuses, circuit panels, pool power panels, cords, plugs, electrical boxes, and other accessories, ensuring that all electrical work meets safety standards and operational requirements.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hour work week, 5 days per week
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with a 30-minute lunch.
Work will be required on weekends and holidays as needed.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
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 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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:
This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
Other Requirements:
PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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, ge
