Event Services Operations Staff (Maintenance Repairman 2)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is hiring an Event Services Operations Staff member for the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg. In this hands-on role you will support event operations and facility maintenance to keep the venue running smoothly, with a focus on teamwork and reliable service.

You will perform general repairs, setup for shows, plumbing work, equipment maintenance, metal fabrication, and vehicle servicing, working full-time with vendor coordination and varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman or four years in building and plant maintenance with at least two trades.
• Valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Veterans’ employment preferences may apply as per state law.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repair facility components such as doors, floors, walls, and fixtures.
• Assist with setting up, adjusting, and tearing down structures and equipment for shows and events.
• Perform basic plumbing repairs and address issues involving drains, fixtures, and pipes.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair machinery, tools, and equipment used throughout the facility.
• Cut, weld, and assemble metal parts to build or repair items needed for operations.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on facility vehicles and related equipment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Building trades

Electrical trades

Mechanical trades

Hand tools

Power tools

Equipment handling

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Equipment

Job description

Are you ready to help bring events of all sizes to life at one of Pennsylvania's busiest venues? Begin an exciting hands-on career as an Event Services Operations Staff member with the Department of Agriculture. In this active role, you support event operations and facility maintenance that keep the Farm Show Complex running smoothly. Apply today to join a team that values teamwork, quality craftsmanship, and reliable service!

This position supports daily operations through facility maintenance, repairs, and event setup activities across the Farm Show Complex. As an Event Services Operations Staff, you will perform the following duties:

• Building Repairs: Complete general maintenance tasks and repair facility components such as doors, floors, walls, and fixtures
• Event Support: Assist with setting up, adjusting, and tearing down structures and equipment for shows and events
• Plumbing Work: Perform basic plumbing repairs and address issues involving drains, fixtures, and pipes
• Equipment Maintenance: Inspect, maintain, and repair machinery, tools, and equipment used throughout the facility
• Metal Fabrication: Cut, weld, and assemble metal parts to build or repair items needed for operations
• Vehicle Servicing: Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on facility vehicles and related equipment

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• You will work closely with vendors and work hours may change based on vendor availability.
• Work will be scheduled Thursday - Monday and will include a 30-minute lunch. Available shifts:
  • 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
  • 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
  • 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM
• This position is considered an essential employee, meaning you will be required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• Free on-site parking
• 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 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

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.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Ability to perform duties in an environment around animals and livestock with exposure to dirt, dust, and hay.
• Ability to work different shifts in a 7 day-a-week vendor-controlled environment.
• Ability to perform duties in various types of adverse weather conditions.
• Experience using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and equipment.

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.