Maintenance Repairman 2 - Daniel Boone Homestead
Maintenance Repairman 2 - Daniel Boone Homestead
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THE POSITION
Are you skilled in a variety of trades Would you enjoy working in a beautiful historic setting maintaining a multibuilding complex with extensive grounds If so we have the job for you!
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is looking for an energetic experienced person to provide groundskeeping and building maintenance and repair services at Daniel Boone Homestead a historic site in Birdsboro Pennsylvania. This Maintenance Repairman 2 position performs regular repair work on the sites structures systems and grounds; maintains site equipment; assists with site groundskeeping; and supports site operations by assisting with visitor services and special events.
If you are a talented selfmotivated individual that has an interest in working both outdoors and indoors both independently and as part of a team and in an historic environment apply today to join the team at one of the Commonwealths most unique and picturesque historic sites!DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Daniel Boone Homestead is a 579acre property comprised of 30 structures (including important historic buildings); a water powered sawmill a graveyard streams a lake miles of fencing considerable macadam and gravel roads and parking lots wells/water purification systems underground water and sewer system telephone and electric lines crop lands miles of hiking and bridle trails an orchard gardens significant flora and fauna and important natural/cultural landscape and archaeological features. As the sites Maintenance Repairman 2 (hereafter referred to as MR2 you will be called upon to exercise your carpentry construction electrical mechanical plumbing and landscaping/grounds keeping trades skills on a daily basis. You will also help to ensure that the site is clean presentable and ready to be enjoyed by the thousands of guests who visit each year.
As a steward of the historic site you will perform regular repair and preventative maintenance work as needed on the sites historic and nonhistoric structures systems grounds and equipment. This includes performing groundskeeping tasks (including mowing) repairing site equipment responding appropriately to emergencies as they arise and addressing infrastructure and building repairs.
You will utilize hand and power tools to perform rough and finish general carpentry work in the maintenance and preservation of the modern and historic buildings; perform repairs to the plumbing and electrical infrastructure; carry out landscaping maintenance (using zeroturn mowers a tractor leaf vacuum blower shrub and tree trimmers other small equipment and a plow and salt spreader); ensure the good operation of the sites equipment through preventative maintenance and repair; clean site facilities and restrooms; assist with special program setup and teardown; operate the historic sawmill for demonstrations; and be responsible for the fire and security systems and their monitoring including answering after hours alarms.
As the MR2 you will also support overall site operations through courteous and professional customer service and by working cooperatively with the Daniel Boone Homestead Associates to achieve a shared interest in both the preservation and success of the site.
The MR2 at Daniel Boone Homestead is one of a twoperson maintenance crew and thus must be a reliable selfmotivated and hardworking individual skilled in a variety of trades and in creative problem solving. You will need to be capable of handling emergencies as needed and carrying out a multitude of maintenancerelated tasks all while following PHMC safety rules and adhering to the agencys Core Values.Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday Friday with 60minute lunch.
- Some weekend and evening work for meetings and special events will be required.
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- 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 (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.
Special Requirements:
- This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Drivers License.
Additional Requirements:
- You must have experience in the following areas:
- Landscaping/groundskeeping including mowing trimming pruning shrubs and maintaining landscape features.
- Operating and maintaining large and small landscaping equipment.
- Working independently without constant direct supervision; Basic office work with use of a computer (For example responding to emails filling out forms).
- You must have professional experience in building maintenance at a multibuilding site (including tasks like minor electrical repairs resolving plumbing issues basic carpentry).
- You must have six months of professional experience working in a public setting with visitors or customers.
- You must be willing and have the ability to respond to alarm calls site emergencies or weather events after hours and on weekends as occasionally needed.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience having sole or primary responsibility of maintaining extensive grounds.
- Experience working with volunteers and overseeing the work of contractors.
Legal Requirements:
- 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.
Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.
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. Unofficial 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 and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
