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Maintenance Repairman 2 - Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum

Salary

$40,685.00 - $79,062.00 Annually

Location

Lancaster County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-32596

Department

Historical & Museum Commission

Division

HM Landis Valley Mus

Opening Date

09/02/2025

Closing Date

9/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94620

Position Number

00117390

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

003000814

Worksite Address

2451 Kissel Hill Road

City

Lancaster, Pennsyvlania

Zip Code

17601

Contact Name

MegAnn Carey

Contact Email

[email protected]

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums, Eastern Division, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you skilled in a variety of trades and enjoy working in a beautiful historic setting, maintaining a multifaceted complex? If so, we have the perfect job for you at Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, one of the Commonwealth's busiest and most high-profile museums. The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is looking for an energetic, experienced professional to complete regular repair and preventative maintenance duties on structures, systems, and equipment; groundskeeping; and additional support work for overall site operation. Join us to become an essential part of ensuring that current and future generations can enjoy a beautiful and historically rich site in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Located outside of Lancaster, PA, Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum is a 100-acre, living history complex that preserves and interprets the lives and legacy of the Pennsylvania Germans and Pennsylvania's agricultural history, using over 50 buildings, dynamic exhibits and educational programs, special events, and a collection of 200,000 artifacts.

As a steward of the historic site, you will be called upon to exercise your carpentry, construction, painting, electrical, masonry, mechanical, plumbing, and landscaping/grounds keeping trade skills on a daily basis. You will be responsible for ensuring the site is clean, presentable, and ready to be enjoyed by the tens of thousands of guests who visit each year.

In this position, you will support site operations by ensuring building systems and equipment are functioning properly, by assisting with set-up and tear-down for special programs and events, and by responding to after-hours alarms. Additionally, this position gives you the opportunity to assist with the preservation of historic buildings and to learn or expand your knowledge of fire and security systems and their monitoring.

A candidate with a well-rounded background in equipment operation and maintenance as well as the plumbing, carpentry, landscaping, masonry, painting, and electrical trades will find job fulfillment and room to grow in this position!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00117390)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ Occasional evening, weekend, and holiday work for special events and operational needs will be required. This position is also required to respond to after-hours alarms.

+ 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.

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.

Special Requirements:

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

Additional Requirements:

+ You must have 2 years or more experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment, hand tools, and power tools.

+ You must have 2 years or more experience in the operation and maintenance of vehicles including trucks, utility vehicles, lawn mowers, and snow removal equipment.

+ You must have 2 years or more experience completing routine building repairs involving but not limited to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC systems.

+ You must have 2 years or more experience performing grounds keeping work and snow removal.

+ You must have 2 years or more experience identifying maintenance issues and solving problems.

+ You must have 2 years or more experience performing skilled and heavy manual labor indoors and outdoors.

+ You must have 2 years or more experience communicating effectively verbally, electronically, and in writing.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

+ Four or more years of experience in each of the following areas:

+ Carpentry, construction, and metalworking projects using hand and power tools

+ Routine electrical maintenance and repairs

+ Routine plumbing maintenance and repairs

+ Experience relating to the management of a multifaceted HVAC and Fire and Security system that utilizes automated building control systems, boiler heating system, the air handling system, the air conditioning & humidification system, and the fire suppression sprinkler system

+ Experience working with blueprints

+ Experience working with contractors, other staff, and volunteers

Legal Requirements:

+ 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, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnot 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.

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.

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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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Necessary Special Requirement- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

Do you possess two or more years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 while employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?

+ Yes

+ No

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

Do you possess at least four years of full-time experience in building and plant maintenance work, which involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades?

+ Yes

+ No

06

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

07

Additional Requirement- Do you have two or more years of experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment, hand tools, and power tools?

+ Yes

+ No

08

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

09

Additional Requirement- Do you have two or more of experience in the operation and maintenance of vehicles such as trucks, utility vehicles, lawn mowers, and snow removal equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

10

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

11

Additional Requirement- Do you have two or more years of experience completing routine building repairs involving but not limited to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC systems.

+ Yes

+ No

12

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

13

Additional Requirement-Do you have two or more years of experience performing groundskeeping and snow removal work?

+ Yes

+ No

14

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

15

Additional Requirement- Do you have two or more years of experience identifying maintenance issues and solving problems?

+ Yes

+ No

16

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

17

Additional Requirement- Do you have two or more years of experience performing skilled and heavy manual labor indoors and outdoors?

+ Yes

+ No

18

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

19

Preferred Qualification- Do you have four or more years experience in carpentry, construction, and metalworking projects using hand and power tools?

+ Yes

+ No

20

Preferred Qualification- Do you have four or more years experience in routine electrical maintenance and repairs?

+ Yes

+ No

21

Preferred Qualification- Do you have four or more years experience in routine plumbing maintenance and repairs?

+ Yes

+ No

22

Preferred Qualification- Do you have experience operating a multifaceted HVAC and Fire and Security system that utilizes automated building control systems, boiler heating system, the air handling system, the air conditioning & humidification system, and the fire suppression sprinkler system?

+ Yes

+ No

23

Preferred Qualification- Do you have the ability to utilize and interpret blueprints when performing various duties and assignments that require blueprints?

+ Yes

+ No

24

Preferred Qualification- Do you have experience working with contractors, other staff, and volunteers?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov