Maintenance Repairman 2

Are you looking for a career in which you can utilize your specialized vocational skills and abilities? The Department of General Services is seeking Maintenance Repairman 2s to serve as lead workers in the performance of a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties involving the installation, repair, and maintenance of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), as well as refrigeration systems, units, equipment, and peripheral devices for Commonwealth buildings. Take pride in the valued work you do and apply with us today!

As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will access, navigate, and monitor building automation systems (BAS) necessary to perform maintenance duties. This work involves using skilled techniques to ensure equipment remains safe, efficient, and dependable. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties: 

• System Monitoring: Access, navigate, and check building automation systems needed to complete assignments
• Preventative Maintenance: Changing air filters, cleaning coils, condensers, and evaporators, and greasing bearings, pumps, and motors for HVAC systems
• Equipment Response: Review and adjust systems to address alarms or comfort issues
• Teamwork Support: Assist higher-level trades persons with diagnosing and fixing issues involving air flow, refrigerant flow, and electrical failures; function as a lead worker over staff assisting in various phases of work
• Project Estimation: Estimate required parts, materials, supplies, and the size and type needed for specific maintenance projects
• General Assistance: Monitor assigned areas and equipment, complete general maintenance and cleaning duties associated with the everyday upkeep of the assigned building, and report discrepancies

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

 Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Note: This position is considered essential. You will be required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.
• Full-time employment
• Work hours will vary. Incumbents work assigned shifts to cover 24/7 operations, which include: 
  • 1st Shift: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
  • 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 
• 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 Requirement:

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

Additional Requirements:

• You must be available to work a flexible schedule due to 24/7 shifts (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM).
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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.