Maintenance Repairman 1

Are you a skilled tradesperson who enjoys working with your hands to complete a wide-range of projects? Are you eager to elevate your career while providing essential services to the Commonwealth? If so, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) wants to meet you! We are excited to welcome a committed Maintenance Repairman 1 to help care for buildings, equipment, and various outdoor areas within Cambria County. Apply today to join a team that values your dependability and strong work ethic!

This position helps the Cambria County Maintenance Organization keep facilities clean, safe, and in good repair through custodial work, grounds care, and routine maintenance tasks. Your primary responsibilities will entail preserving equipment, supporting daily operations, and maintaining safe working conditions. As a Maintenance Repairman 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Custodial Tasks: Clean floors, furniture, lavatories, and work areas while keeping facilities orderly
• Grounds Work: Maintain outdoor areas through mowing, raking, landscaping, and snow removal
• Basic Repairs: Perform simple carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and general building repairs
• Equipment Care: Use and maintain tools properly and report missing or damaged items to the supervisor
• Safety Practices: Follow safety procedures, use protective equipment, and maintain awareness of hazards
• Operational Support: Deliver supplies, assist skilled workers, and complete assignments based on supervisor direction

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Hours may vary due to operational or seasonal requirements.
• Occasional overtime and travel may be required.
• 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.

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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.
• 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.

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.