THE POSITION
Are you ready to grow your skills while supporting an important mission as a Maintenance Repairman 2 with the Department of Human Services? This role gives you the chance to work with a wide variety of tools and building systems across the Wernersville State Hospital campus. You will help keep essential operations running smoothly, making each day meaningful. Apply today to step into a hands-on career where your strengths make a real difference.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position supports the daily operation of the hospital by completing skilled and semi-skilled work in several trades to maintain safe and functional facilities. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:
- General Repairs: Perform building maintenance, basic repairs, and needed renovations across hospital property
- Electrical Tasks: Install circuits, lighting, outlets, and related electrical components
- Plumbing Work: Install and maintain pipes, plumbing fixtures, and related equipment
- Surface Finishing: Prep, prime, paint, and finish both interior and exterior surfaces
- Carpentry Skills: Construct framing, hang drywall, install trim, and set doors and windows
- Equipment Use: Operate and maintain tools and machinery in a safe and responsible manner
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will be subject to emergency call-ins.
- Overtime and travel: As needed
- Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $41,506.00 (before taxes).
- 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.
Other Requirements:
- 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.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
Work Location: In person
