Maintenance Repairman 1

As a Maintenance Repairman 1 with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, you will be part of a team that helps maintain the facilities and equipment that keep the state running. This position provides steady work, hands on learning, and opportunities to develop trade skills. You will support projects that make a direct difference in public safety and transportation. Bring your energy and motivation to a career that supports your growth and your community.

In this position, you will help keep department operations running smoothly by supporting building, equipment, and structure maintenance. The work includes learning trade skills, assisting experienced staff, and completing hands on tasks in the field. As a Maintenance Repairman 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Light Construction: Carry out tasks such as framing, painting, drywall work, and cabinetry to support building and structure needs
• Tool Operation: Use hand tools and power tools to complete assigned labor and help keep equipment in good condition
• Equipment Care: Make minor repairs, perform basic maintenance, and complete field adjustments to maintain safe operation of tools and machinery
• Safety Practices: Follow safety procedures, stay aware of hazards, and report incidents to support a safe work environment
• Project Support: Assist higher level staff with planning, estimating, and constructing a variety of buildings and drainage structures
• Environmental Compliance: Carry out environmental protection steps and meet training requirements for maintenance work activities

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.
• Work hours may vary for winter operations.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of 36,108 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• 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.

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
  

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

• 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.