Maintenance Repairman 2 - Pennsbury Manor
About The Position
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is looking for an energetic, journey-level trades person to perform regular repair and preventative maintenance work on structures, systems, and equipment; groundskeeping; and other support work for overall site operation at Pennsbury Manor, the historic home of William Penn. Through the maintenance and repair of this multifaceted complex, you will be part of ensuring current and future generations can enjoy a beautiful and historically rich site in the Commonwealth of PA. Pennsbury Manor is a 43-acre, living history complex that preserves and interprets the life of William Penn and the experiences of the colonists, servants, enslaved people and Native Americans who lived on the land, using nearly 20 buildings and the historic landscape as well as dynamic exhibits, educational programs and special events. This role supports the upkeep of the buildings, grounds, and equipment throughout Pennsbury Manor Historic Site. It involves skilled repair and maintenance work in many building and mechanical trades.
Requirements
- Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); 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.
- Possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
- Two or more years of experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment, hand tools, and power tools
- Two or more years of experience in the operation and maintenance of vehicles including trucks, utility vehicles, lawn mowers, and snow removal equipment
- Two or more years of experience in completing routine building repairs involving but not limited to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC systems
- Two or more years of experience in maintaining and/or repairing tools and equipment
- Two or more years of experience performing groundskeeping work and snow removal
- Two or more years of experience identifying maintenance issues and solving problems
- Two or more years of experience performing skilled and heavy manual labor indoors and outdoors
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally, electronically, and in writing
- Ability to perform essential job functions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating backhoes, bucket trucks, boom lifts, fork lifts, tractors, skid steers
- Experience working with the public
- Experience working with contractors, other staff and volunteers
Responsibilities
- Perform cleaning, repair, and basic upkeep of site buildings, exhibits, and grounds
- Install and maintain wiring, fixtures, circuits, and related equipment following safety standards
- Repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, pipes, and heating or water lines
- Cut grass, trim shrubs, remove debris, and complete basic landscaping to keep areas safe
- Use power tools to repair doors, furniture, partitions, and other wooden structures
- Service outdoor maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, and utility vehicles
Benefits
- Full-time employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
