Seasonal Maintenance & Construction Helper

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's PennDOT is seeking a Seasonal Maintenance Repairman 1 in Allegheny County to support construction and repair projects, assist skilled staff, manage materials, and use tools safely on site. This role emphasizes hands-on learning across building, electrical, and mechanical tasks to help maintain safe roadways and communities.

Shifts run from October 2026 to March 2027, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday with a 30-minute lunch.

Qualifications

• Two years of general maintenance experience involving at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that affords the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Construction Support: Assist with measuring, cutting, placing, and finishing materials for various structures.
• Material Handling: Order concrete, move supplies, and build items such as railings, stairs, shelves, and ramps.
• Tool Operation: Use motorized and non-motorized tools properly and report damaged or missing equipment.
• Safety Awareness: Follow safety rules, wear protective gear, and stay alert to prevent accidents.
• Worksite Inspection: Make visual checks, adjust materials or tools as needed, and document findings.

Skills

Construction

Material handling

Tool operation

Safety awareness

Worksite inspection

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's PennDOT is seeking a Seasonal Maintenance Repairman 1 in Allegheny County to support construction and repair projects, assist skilled staff, manage materials, and use tools safely on site. This role emphasizes hands-on learning across building, electrical, and mechanical tasks to help maintain safe roadways and communities.

Shifts run from October 2026 to March 2027, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday with a 30-minute lunch.