Maintenance Repairman , Youth Forestry Camp

Maintenance Repairman 2

Are you experienced in maintenance and driven to create clean, safe spaces? The Maintenance Repairman 2 position with the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, offers a chance to make a strong impact at Youth Forestry Camp #3. You will help keep buildings and grounds in top shape so that staff and residents have a dependable place to learn and grow.

This position helps maintain buildings, equipment, and grounds across the Youth Forestry Camp system by performing work in several trades. The role supports safe, reliable facilities that meet agency standards. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

• General Maintenance:
  Perform work across carpentry, plumbing, heating, cooling, painting, masonry, and electrical tasks
• Equipment Operation:
  Operate and maintain tools, vehicles, and machinery needed for assigned duties
• System Repairs:
  Install or repair fixtures, roofs, gutters, electrical circuits, and heating and cooling systems
• Grounds Care:
  Carry out lawn care, snow removal, and upkeep of outdoor areas
• Safety Compliance:
  Maintain accountability for tools and follow all safety and security requirements
• Travel Work:
  Provide maintenance support at various locations as assigned

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours:
  
  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:
  Not available
• Salary:
  Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

• 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 the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Special Requirement

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

Other Requirements

• You must meet the Pennsylvania residency 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 Child Protective Services Law
• Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center
• Your score is based on the information you provide on your application and in response to supplemental questions
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only
• Inaccurate or incomplete information may lower your score or result in disqualification
• You may only apply/test once for this posting
• 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, 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.