Maintenance Repairman 2

Philadelphia is home to some of the most vital bridges essential for transportation, making their condition critical for public safety. If you have expertise in repairing and maintaining machinery, structures, and equipment, especially bridges, the Department of Transportation of Philadelphia County wants you on their team. This is an incredible opportunity for you to make a real difference in our community while working alongside a dedicated group of professionals who value the safety and well-being of all citizens.

As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repairs on buildings, machinery, and equipment. In your role with the Philadelphia County Maintenance Organization bridge crew, you will actively contribute to various trades and manual labor activities on highways and bridges.You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing drainage culverts, bridges, and other roadway structures. This includes building forms, pouring and finishing concrete, welding metal structures and replacement parts, and applying paint to enhance durability and extend their lifespan. Your expertise will also encompass masonry work for county buildings, bridges, guide rails, walkways, retaining walls, foundations, and concrete block walls. This involves constructing forms, expertly finishing concrete, and ensuring proper sealing. Your skills will play a vital role in the integrity and longevity of these critical structures.

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 may vary between the following shifts:
  • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (midnight) or
  • 12:00 AM (midnight) - 8:00AM
• Work schedule may change during summer & winter seasons.
• This position may require travel and overtime.
• 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; 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.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

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.

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.