NHS Human Services, Inc.

Reference #: 4510311

THE POSITION: If you are ambitious, confident, and committed to excellence in maintenance work, we invite you to join us. Bring your skills to the Department of Transportation, Venango County Maintenance and help us maintain a safe and efficient infrastructure for the community. Become a part of our team and make a difference today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The role involves supporting Maintenance Repairman 2s by carrying out a range of tasks related to repairing and maintaining structures, bridges, equipment, and machinery. This includes tasks such as building forms, pouring concrete, finishing surfaces, painting, and performing plumbing or electrical work to ensure the longevity of these structures. Additionally, responsibilities may include repairing or replacing lights, plumbing, valves, switches, broken glass, servicing clogged plumbing, replacing doors, and making interior alterations.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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 Requirements:

• You must posses two years or more of experience performing general maintenance and repair tasks such as cleaning filters, replacing seals/gaskets, oiling/greasing tools and equipment; making minor repairs to vehicles, tractors, lawn mowers, chain saws, leaf blowers, etc.; adjusting building systems using welders, drills, power saws, wrenches, channel locks, ratchet sets, and related mechanical tools and equipment.
• You must posses two or more years experience following general safety guidelines for the trade assigned by using appropriate safety and protective equipment; performing pre- and post- operation checks of equipment to ensure safe operation and minimize wear of equipment and tools; reporting all workplace injuries or incidents to the appropriate authority correcting any safety hazards in the work area and reporting them to the supervisor; and storing all tools and materials in accordance with manufacturer recommendations to protect from unnecessary damage.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience performing carpentry tasks such as installing and repairing drywall, doors, door frames, and furniture; fabricates, installs, and repairs counters, shelves, and partitions; builds and removes forms; constructs and repairs benches, retaining walls, fences, or gates; repairs various types of roofing and gutters using sanders, joiners, power saws, planers, drills, air guns, hammers, and related power and hand tools.
• Experience performing plumbing and heating tasks such as installing and maintaining steam lines, valves, toilets, sinks, urinals, showers, and steam heating and cooking equipment; sewer and storm drains, culverts, etc.; measuring, cutting, threading, soldering, and fitting steel, iron, copper, and PVC and PEX pipe using pipe cutters, drills, power saws, soldering tools, wrenches, channel locks, screwdrivers, and related tools and equipment.
• Experience performing electrical tasks uch as installing electrical circuits, receptacles, switches, ceiling fans, and indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures; and connects equipment such as large power tools, dishwasher, space heaters, refrigeration equipment, pumps, and office equipment by using the correct size and type of wire, fixture, and conduit/armored cable using screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, pipe cutters/benders, drills, and related tools and equipment.

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.

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.

How to apply:

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