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Maintenance Repairman 1

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
501 North 3rd Street (Show on map)
Jun 13, 2026
Salary

$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-51447

Department

Department of General Services

Division

GS Ctrl Op Rgn 1

Opening Date

06/12/2026

Closing Date

6/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94610

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST03

Bureau / Division Code

00153980

Bureau / Division

Facilities Management

Worksite Address

Main Capitol, 501 N 3rd Street

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Chelsea Hess

Contact Phone

717.214.3523

Contact Email

chehess@pa.gov


THE POSITION

Serve a vital role in maintaining the functionality, safety, and historic integrity of the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex as a Maintenance Repairman 1. This role provides daily variety in hands-on repair and preventative maintenance tasks. Work relies on your knowledge and teamwork in several trades to support the effective installation, repair, and maintenance of various Commonwealth machinery, equipment, structures, and environs. Apply today for the chance to develop your skills while being part of a team that keeps Pennsylvania's facilities running and contributes to steady public service!



DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this Maintenance Repairman 1 position you will perform and help with a variety of maintenance and repair work in the building, mechanical, and electrical trades. Each day brings meaningful challenges that let you use your abilities in practical and rewarding ways. Responsibilities include:

  • Carpentry: Install temporary and permanent partitions, repair wood fixtures and furniture, fix floors and floor coverings, install picture frames, and repair paper towel dispensers
  • Equipment Repair: Fix small equipment such as vacuum cleaners and other floor cleaning machines; help maintain lighting
  • Plumbing: Open blocked drains, repair leaky faucets, replace standard parts, and clean drains
  • Painting: Prepare surfaces to be painted by cleaning, scraping, sanding, and making minor repairs; paint a variety surfaces, indoors and outdoors
  • General Maintenance: Care for, make minor repairs, and safely use all tools and equipment, participate in snow removal and other general maintenance tasks
  • Teamwork: Assist other trades workers in complex carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and other projects; communicate with your supervisor about project progress and new maintenance needs discovered each day

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 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • This position is considered essential and must report to work in for emergencies and office closings.
  • 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • 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.

Special Requirement:

  • You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.

Additional Requirement:

  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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).
  • 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.


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