THE POSITION

The Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center is looking for a full-time Maintenance Repairman 2 to perform skilled work in a variety of trades in order to prepare, maintain, and repair our buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment. If you have the professional maintenance experience, this job is for you!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position performs various tasks in plumbing and general carpentry work to repair or install items such as: walls, ceilings, floors, door frames, windows, piping, plumbing fixtures, sinks, lavatories and related equipment, as well as open clogged waste drains, sewers and toilets. You will also perform repairs to heating coils, water/heating lines, electrical lighting fixtures, as well as use and maintenance of various power tools and grounds keeping duties.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

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  Full-time employment. 7.5 hours/day; 37.5 hours/week.
• Work hours are 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm (2nd shift), with 30-minute lunch.
  • Wednesday - Sunday, days off Monday & Tuesday.
  • Saturday - Wednesday, days off Thursday & Friday.
    
  • Schedule varies, may change based on operational needs.
• 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

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1; 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.

• This position requires possession of a valid PA non-commercial Class C Driver's License.

Add itional Requirements:

• Willing and able to work in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
• Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Formal training in a skilled building, electrical, or mechanical trade.
  
• Experience in commercial maintenance of buildings and equipment.
  
• Experience in commercial carpentry, electrical, plumbing.
• Experience with 3-phase wiring to include emergency generators, Automatic Transfer Switches, switch gears and 3-phase panels.
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of refrigeration and/or HVAC systems.
• Experience with domestic hot water mixing valves, recirculating loops, aqua stats and
  provisions of Life Safety Codes and Uniform Construction Code (UCC).
• Structural experience in the maintenance or repair of buildings.
• Experience in the maintenance and /repair of long-term care facility.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination and drug screening.

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.

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, six 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
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