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Reference #: 4475513 THE POSITION Are you experienced in the field of maintenance and feel passionate about ensuring the residents you work with are living in comfortable conditions? The Department of Human Services, Bureau of Juvenile Justice Services, South Mountain Secure Treatment Unit, is looking for a hard-working and enthusiastic individual who is committed to taking pride in keeping the building and grounds safe from hazards, comfortable for residents, practical for employees, and appealing to visitors. If you're looking for a position where you can put your trades and maintenance skills to use, don't delay and apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK In this position, you will perform semi-skilled and skilled work in several trades, both indoors and outdoors, to keep the buildings and grounds safe for residents, staff, and visitors. You will utilize your skills in the carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, and electrical trades to perform tasks in the daily upkeep and long-term maintenance of the facility. Your duties will include repairing doors and furniture; installing and repairing roofs, flashing, and gutters; preparing and painting interior and exterior surfaces; installing and repairing various plumbing and electrical fixtures; maintaining heating and cooling systems; performing masonry work; mowing grass and removing snow; and fabricating frames as well as hanging drywall.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Travel and overtime as needed. This may change based on operational need. This position is considered essential during weather and other emergency events. The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement. Free parking! 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;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 Requirements: You must be in possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License. Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Legal Requirements: A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law. Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance. How to Apply:

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). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unof icial transcripts are acceptable. 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. 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov. 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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

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.

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.