Maintenance Repairman 2 - Ridley Creek State Park

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, is seeking a Maintenance Repairman 2 to support Ridley Creek State Park. This full-time role involves hands-on maintenance across multiple trades to keep park facilities safe, functional and welcoming for visitors.

You will perform skilled repair, maintenance and construction work on buildings, facilities, and equipment, lead staff on projects, and help plan and document work.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 or equivalent (as determined by the Office of Administration).
• Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance involving at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that covers the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, and mechanical work for construction and repairs.
• Contact vendors, gather cost estimates and prepare forms for supervisor review.
• Guide laborers and other staff during maintenance and construction projects.
• Operate park equipment safely and complete required logs and reports.
• Maintain turf, trails, garden areas, and seasonal tasks such as snow removal.
• Clean and maintain buildings, tools, and materials according to park procedures.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Masonry

Electrical

Mechanical

Job description

The Maintenance Repairman 2 position with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources gives you the chance to use hands-on skills in a beautiful park setting. You will work on a wide range of projects that keep Ridley Creek State Park safe, functional and welcoming for visitors. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys problem solving and working in different trades each day. Join a team that values craftsmanship and takes pride in caring for park facilities.

This position performs skilled repair, maintenance and construction work across various trades to support the buildings, facilities, and equipment throughout Ridley Creek State Park. The role helps ensure park operations remain safe, functional, and well maintained for staff and visitors. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Trade Skills:Perform carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, and mechanical work for construction and repairs
• Project Planning:Contact vendors, gather cost estimates and prepare forms for supervisor review
• Lead Work:Guide laborers and other staff during maintenance and construction projects
• Equipment Care:Operate park equipment safely and complete required logs and reports
• Landscaping Tasks:Maintain turf, trails, garden areas, and complete seasonal tasks such as snow removal
• Facility Upkeep:Clean and maintain buildings, tools, and materials according to park procedures

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Due to being a 24 hour operation, employee will work 37.5 hours/5 days per week to include holidays and weekends.
• 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 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.

Other Requirements:

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

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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.

• 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.