Maintenance Repairman - Southeast Youth Development Center

THE POSITION

Are you experienced in maintenance and passionate about creating clean, safe spaces for others? The Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services , is seeking a Maintenance Repairman 2 who is ready to take on meaningful work that keeps the Southeast Youth Development Center running smoothly. This hands‑on position allows you to solve problems, use trade skills, and help maintain a positive environment for youth.

Each day brings new tasks that keep the job interesting and rewarding. Your work will support the safety and success of the entire facility.

This position supports the upkeep and repair of buildings, grounds, and equipment throughout the youth development center. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Trade
  
  Skills:
  
  Perform work in carpentry, plumbing, heating and cooling, painting, masonry, and electrical areas
• Vehicle Maintenance:
  Maintain commonwealth vehicles and address safety or repair needs
• Building Repairs:
  Repair or install doors, windows, partitions, drywall, roofs, and flooring
• System Maintenance:
  Install or maintain plumbing fixtures, heating systems, electrical circuits, and equipment
• Outdoor Work:
  Complete lawn care, snow removal, and fence maintenance tasks
• Leadership Duties:
  Lead semi-skilled workers and guide youth assigned to maintenance activities

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• This position is considered essential during weather and other emergency events.
• 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.

• 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.

• You must be in possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 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.

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