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Maintenance Repairman 1

Salary

$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually

Location

Allegheny County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2025-34371

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Mntnc Swvc

Opening Date

10/22/2025

Closing Date

10/26/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94610

Position Number

00250467

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00134930

Bureau / Division

Southwestern Veterans' Center / Maintenance

Worksite Address

7060 Highland Drive

City

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

15206

Contact Name

Natalie Fewell

Contact Phone

412.665.6706

Contact Email

[email protected]

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+ Benefits

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THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2025-34371. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 TO OCTOBER 3, 2025, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Start an amazing and rewarding career with the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs! We are seeking a hardworking and caring individual to join our team as a Maintenance Repairman 1 at the Southwestern Veterans’ Center. The work you accomplish in this role will help keep our facilities running smoothly and allow us to continue providing superior care to Pennsylvania’s veterans. If you are ambitious and committed to performing various tasks in the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds, machinery and equipment, this job is for you!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this position, you will perform semi-skilled work in maintaining the buildings and grounds at the Southwestern Veterans’ Center. Your work will involve lawn maintenance, landscaping activities, and keeping the walkways and parking areas free of debris and snow during the winter months. You will also operate large equipment such as lawn tractors, snowplows, and other machinery. Some of your duties will include performing preventative maintenance of equipment, performing masonry work, and assisting with carpentry functions. You can expect to clean all areas of work upon the completion of tasks. Additionally, you will assist other tradespersons as needed and transport materials or residents in Commonwealth vehicles.

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=00250467) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

+ Work hours are 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ 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 in general 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:

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

Additional Requirements:

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

+ A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.

+ This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.

+ Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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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See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator.

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 at least two years of full-time experience in general maintenance work, which involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades?

+ 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 experiencemustalso 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.

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Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov