<p>THE POSITION</p> <p>Start a rewarding career as a Maintenance Repairman 2! The Delaware Valley Veterans' Home is seeking a hardworking and motivated individual to join our team and help keep our facilities running smoothly. If you thrive in the performance of a variety of building and grounds related maintenance, carpentry, electrical, and plumbing projects, apply today!</p> <p>Watch this video to see how you can make a difference working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!</p> <p>DESCRIPTION OF WORK</p> <p>In this position, you will perform various tasks in the repair and maintenance of buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment. Your work will involve repairing doors and furniture, operating power and hand tools, installing electric circuits, and repairing plumbing fixtures. You will make repairs to heating lines, as well as repair and maintain air conditioning and heating units. Some of your duties will also include repairing cooking equipment, making repairs to roofs, and maintaining equipment. Additionally, you will perform landscaping duties and help with the snow removal process in the winter months.</p> <p>Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.</p> <p>Work Schedule and Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week </li><li>Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, rotating days and weekends, with a 30-minute lunch. </li><li>Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. </li><li>Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. </li><li>You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>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 </li><li>Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work, which has involved at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or </li><li>Any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the applicant with the Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities. </li></ul> <p>Special Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License. </li></ul> <p>Additional Requirement:</p> <ul> <li>You must be able to perform essential job functions. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications (not required):</p> <ul> <li>Willingness and ability to work in Philadelphia County </li><li>Formal training (high school vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical training program) in a skilled building, electrical, or mechanical trade </li><li>Experience in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment </li><li>Experience in the commercial carpentry trade </li><li>Experience in the electrical trade </li><li>Experience in the plumbing trade </li><li>Experience working with 3-phase wiring to include emergency generators, Automatic Transfer Switches, switch gears and 3-phase panels </li><li>Experience in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and/or HVAC systems </li><li>Experience working with domestic hot water mixing valves, recirculating loops, aqua stats, and instantaneous water heaters </li><li>Experience with the provisions of Life Safety Codes and Uniform Construction Code (UCC), as it relates to repairs of buildings </li><li>Structural experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings </li><li>Experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings on or off a long-term care facility </li></ul> <p>Legal Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. </li><li>This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. </li><li>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. </li></ul> <p>How to Apply:</p> <ul> <li>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). </li><li>Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. </li><li>Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position. </li></ul> <p>Veterans:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):</p> <ul> <li>711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals). </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!</p> <p>See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits calculator.</p> <p>Health & Wellness</p> <p>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.*</p> <p>Compensation & Financial Planning</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Work/Life Balance</p> <p>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.*</p> <p>Values and Culture</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Employee Perks</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.</p> <ul> <li>Eligibility rules apply. </li></ul> <p>01</p> <p>Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>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.</p> <p>03</p> <p>Do you possess two or more years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 while employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>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.</p> <p>05</p> <p>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?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>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.</p> <p>07</p> <p>Preferred Qualification - This position is in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>08</p> <p>Preferred Qualification: Have you completed any formal training (high school vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical training program) in a skilled building, electrical, or mechanical trade? If so, please attach complete details about the program to your application.</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>09</p> <p>If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the relative information below. (If none, type N/A)</p> <p>10</p> <p>Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment?</p> <ul> <li>None </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1-less than 2 years </li><li>2-less than 3 years </li><li>3- less than 4 years </li><li>4+years </li></ul> <p>11</p> <p>Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment. (If none, type N/A.)</p> <p>12</p> <p>Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in commercial carpentry?</p> <ul> <li>None </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1-less than 2 years </li><li>2-less than 3 years </li><li>3-less than 4 years </li><li>4+years </li></ul> <p>13</p> <p>Please list the dates and employers where you gained commercial carpentry experience. (If none, type N/A.)</p> <p>14</p> <p>Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have working in the electrical trade field?</p> <ul> <li>None </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1-less than 2 years </li><li>2-less than 3 years </li><li>3-less than 4 years </li><li>4+years </li></ul> <p>15</p> <p>Please list the dates and the names of the employers where you gained experience in the electrical trade field. (If none, type N/A.)</p> <p>16</p> <p>Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in the plumbing trade?</p> <ul> <li>None </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1-less than 2 years </li><li>2-less than 3 years </li><li>3-less than 4 years </li><li>4+years </li></ul> <p>17</p> <p>Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience in the plumbing trade. (If none, type N/A.)</p> <p>18</p> <p>Preferred Qualification - How much experience do you have with 3-phase wiring to include emergency generators, Automatic Transfer Switches, switch gears and 3-phase panels?</p> <ul> <li>None </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1-less than 2 years </li><li>2-less than 3 years </li><li>3-less than years </li><li>4+years </li></ul> <p>19</p> <p>Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience with 3-phase wiring to include emergency generators, Automatic Transfer Switches, switch gears and 3-phase panels. (If none, type N/A.)</p> <p>20</p> <p>Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have working in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and/or HVAC systems?</p> <ul> <li>None </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1-less than 2 years </li><li>2-less than 3 years </li><li>3-less than 4 years </li><li>4+years </li></ul> <p>21</p> <p>Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and/or HVAC systems. (If none, type N/A.)</p> <p>22</p> <p>Preferred Qualification - How much experience do you have with domestic hot water mixing valves, recirculating loops, aqua stats, and instantaneous water heaters?</p> <ul> <li>None </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1-less than 2 years </li><li>2-less than 3 years </li><li>3-less than4 years </li><li>4+years </li></ul> <p>23</p> <p>Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience with domestic hot water mixing valves, recirculating loops, aqua stats, and instantaneous water heaters. (If none, type N/A.)</p> <p>24</p> <p>Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have with the provisions of Life Safety Codes and Uniform Construction Code (UCC), as it relates to repairs of buildings?</p> <ul> <li>None </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1-less than 2 years </li><li>2-less than 3 years </li><li>3-less than 4 years </li><li>4+years </li></ul> <p>25</p> <p>Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience with the provisions of Life Safety Codes and Uniform Construction Code (UCC), as it relates to repairs of buildings. (If none, type N/A.)</p> <p>26</p> <p>Preferred Qualification - How many years of structural experience do you have in the maintenance or repair of buildings?</p> <ul> <li>None </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1-less than 2 years </li><li>2-less than 3 years </li><li>3-less than 4 years </li><li>4+years </li></ul> <p>27</p> <p>Please list the dates and employers where you gained experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings. (If none, type N/A.)</p> <p>28</p> <p>Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance or repair of buildings at a long-term care facility?</p> <ul> <li>None </li><li>Less than 1 year </li><li>1-less than 2 years </li><li>2-less than 3 years </li><li>3-less than 4 years </li><li>4+years </li></ul> <p>29</p> <p>Please list the dates and the names of the employers where you gained experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings at a long-term care facility. (If none, type N/A.)</p> <p>30</p> <p>You will receive further communication regarding this position, including scheduling interviews, non-selection, etc., via email. Please check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. Have you read and understand the above statement?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania</p> <p>Address 613 North Street</p> <p>Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120</p> <p>Website http://www.employment.pa.gov</p>