Maintenance Repairman 1

THE POSITION

As a Maintenance Repairman 1 with the Department of General Services, Facilities Management, you will play a key role in keeping Commonwealth buildings operating smoothly. This position gives you the opportunity to solve problems, improve work spaces, and support daily operations. You will be working with many types of repairs and equipment, making each day different and engaging. The job provides purpose, teamwork, and the satisfaction of seeing real results from your efforts.

This role focuses on repairing equipment, maintaining building structures, and completing skilled tasks across several trades. As a Maintenance Repairman 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Carpentry Tasks:
  Perform carpentry repairs such as fixing partitions, wood fixtures, floors, and wall-mounted items
• Door Maintenance:
  Repair or replace door frames and adjust hinges, locks, and closures
• Electrical Support:
  Relamp fixtures, clean lenses, test emergency lights, and assist electricians on major projects
• Equipment Repair:
  Complete minor repairs on small motorized equipment and report major repair needs to supervisors
• Plumbing Work:
  Open blocked drains, repair faucets, replace parts, clean drains, and respond to leaks
• Painting Preparation:
  Prepare surfaces, make minor repairs, and apply paint to interior and exterior areas

This position is considered essential. You will be required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

• 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.

• You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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).

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.