Maintenance Repairman 2 - 3 Year Limited Term

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks an experienced Maintenance Repairman 2 to support the Headquarters in Harrisburg. This role maintains buildings and grounds, works with electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, and helps ensure safe, functional facilities for state citizens.

Work involves indoor/outdoor tasks, 40-hour weeks, and no telework. Essential position during emergencies with a fixed schedule. Salary range applies and is non-negotiable in some cases.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 or four years in building/plant maintenance with at least two trades.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that covers required knowledges, skills and abilities.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Electrical repairs: replace lighting components, switches, outlets and door hardware.
• Mechanical support: check heat pump systems, clean condensate lines and assist with replacements.
• Plumbing tasks: open drains, repair faucets, replace water lines and fixtures.
• Grounds maintenance: cut grass, control weeds and perform snow removal.
• Woodworking: build, finish and repair shelves and countertops.
• Equipment care: inspect, clean and maintain tools and groundskeeping equipment.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Building and plant maintenance

Job description

Salary

$44,273.00 - $66,055.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Temporary Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-60024

Department

Game Commission

Division

GC Mntnc Sectn

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/14/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94620

Position Number

50347199

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00236130

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Wildlife Habitat Management

Worksite Address

2001 Elmerton Avenue

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17110

Contact Name

Alyssa Mayberry

Contact Phone

717.787.7836

Contact Email

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking an experienced and dependable Maintenance Repairman 2 to work at the our Headquarters in Harrisburg. In this position, you will support a mission that protects natural resources and public spaces. This role allows you to work with tools, equipment, and materials that keep buildings and grounds in top condition. You will take pride in maintaining safe and functional facilities for Pennsylvania citizens. Join a team that values your skills and dedication.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This role supports the Facilities Maintenance Manager by performing skilled and semi-skilled tasks across buildings, grounds, machinery, and equipment. It involves work both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in challenging weather. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Electrical Repairs: Replace lighting components, switches, outlets, and repair door hardware
• Mechanical Support: Check heat pump systems, clean condensate lines, and assist with major replacements
• Plumbing Tasks: Open drains, repair faucets, and help replace water lines, toilets, and urinals
• Grounds Maintenance: Cut grass, manage weeds, and perform seasonal snow removal at assigned sites
• Woodworking Projects: Build, finish, and repair shelves, frames, counter tops, and other structures
• Equipment Care: Inspect, clean, and maintain tools, machinery, and grounds keeping equipment

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Temporary, Full-time employment, 40-hour work week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• Note: This position is designated Essential, required 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.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

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.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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.