Maintenance Repairman - Loysville Youth Development Center

Job Overview

Are you experienced in maintenance and passionate about creating clean, safe spaces for others? The Maintenance Repairman 2 position with the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, offers a hands‑on role that keeps the Loysville Youth Development Center running smoothly. You will work on meaningful tasks that support the safety and comfort of residents and staff. This job lets you use your trade skills in many areas and grow your experience each day.

Your work will help maintain a safe, dependable, and well‑functioning environment.

• Perform carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, masonry, and related repair tasks.
• Operate and maintain tools, machinery, and vehicles needed for daily work.
• Repair fixtures, install materials, maintain systems, and support facility upkeep.
• Complete lawn care, snow removal, and other outdoor maintenance duties.
• Follow regulations, maintain tool accountability, and report missing items immediately.

• 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.
• Essential position during weather and other emergency events.
• No option for telework.
• Salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 (or equivalent).
• Four years of building and plant maintenance work involving at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license.

• Meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

• Conditional offer will require a medical examination.
• Position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
• Conditional offer requires satisfactory criminal history reports, including PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.

• Resumes and cover letters will not be reviewed; information must be provided in the application.
• If claiming education, attach a copy of college transcripts (official or unofficial).
• Application must be submitted by the posting closing date.
• Failure to comply may eliminate consideration.
• All materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience. Use of AI tools for preparation is permissible; use for misrepresentation is prohibited.

• Pennsylvania law provides employment preference for qualified veterans.
• See PA state employment website for details.

• 711 (for hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

• Application is your exam; no additional written exam required.
• Your score is based on detailed information provided.
• Score is valid only for this posting.
• Providing incomplete or inaccurate information may lower your score or lead to 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.