Maintenance Repairman 2

THE POSITION

The Department of Conservation & Natural Resources is seeking to fill a Maintenance Repairman 2 position. This role is part of the Region 4 Swing Crew and requires regular travel to state parks throughout the Eastern Region of Pennsylvania to support daily operational needs.In this position, you will perform skilled, journey-level work across multiple trades, contributing to the maintenance, repair, and construction of park buildings, facilities, and equipment. Apply now and help keep Pennsylvania’s state parks running strong!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you may be required to work weekends and holidays as needed, and you will regularly travel throughout the Eastern Region of Pennsylvania. The position is headquartered at the Hickory Run State Park Complex Maintenance Area in Carbon County. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform skilled, journey-level work across a wide range of trades—including building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, welding, and masonry—to support the construction, maintenance, and repair of park buildings, facilities, and equipment. Under the direction of the supervisor, you will contact vendors, obtain price quotations, calculate supply and equipment costs, estimate labor hours, and prepare the necessary forms for review and approval.

You will also act as a lead worker, providing guidance to Semi-Skilled Laborers, Laborers, and other personnel during project completion. Duties include performing rough and finish carpentry; interpreting blueprints and diagrams; repairing or installing structural components such as doors, windows, roofs, and decking; and constructing wood projects like shelving and cabinets. Plumbing responsibilities involve repairing fixtures, clearing drains, replacing hot water tanks, installing and repairing water and sewage lines, servicing submersible well and lift station pumps, and winterizing systems. Masonry work includes constructing and maintaining buildings, bridges, foundations, walkways, and walls; forming and finishing concrete; and laying block and stone. Mechanical duties involve performing preventive maintenance and safety inspections on vehicles, equipment, and tools to ensure their proper operation.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hour work week, 5 days per week
• Employee in this position may be required to work weekends and holidays as needed. The standard work schedule is 37.5 hours per week, spread over five days.
• 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

• 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.

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

• PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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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.*

• Eligibility rules apply.