Maintenance Repairman 2

Do you enjoy performing work in the repair and maintenance of structures, bridges, equipment, and machinery? The Department of Transportation is seeking a Maintenance Repairman 2 who wants to make a real impact on public safety in Bucks County. This role will give you the opportunity to apply practical skills to repair and maintain important structures. You will take on new challenges each day while working with a supportive team. Apply with us today for this exciting career opportunity and a great chance to build experience in many different trades!

In this position, you will play a key role in keeping structures, equipment, and facilities in safe working order for the traveling public. You will support the functioning of Bucks County Maintenance Organization through skilled repairs and maintenance. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Structural Maintenance: Perform repairs on bridges, culverts, and other roadway structures using carpentry, welding, and masonry skills
• Equipment Operation: Operate construction tools and machines such as welders, saws, compressors, drills, and forklifts
• Facility Upkeep: Carry out carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks to update and maintain buildings, offices, and fixtures
• System Checks: Inspect and make minor adjustments to HVAC systems in maintenance sheds
• Safety Compliance: Follow all safety procedures, participate in training, and report unsafe conditions
• Team Coordination: Guide semi-skilled workers and maintain communication with supervisors and coworkers

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Work hours are subject to change based on seasonal requirements and operational needs.
• 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 $40,685 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

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.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.  
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• 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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 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.

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.