$36,108.00 - $53,105.00 Annually
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Department of General Services
4/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Landscaping Grounds Section, Facilities Management
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THE POSITION
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Do you want to help keep our Capitol beautiful and continue your career in general maintenance and the building, electrical, or mechanical trades? Apply for this Maintenance Repairman 1 position with the Department of General Services, Landscaping Grounds Section, Facilities Management. As part of our team, you will help maintain and monitor the appearance, repair, and general care of the Capitol Complex grounds and outlying facilities. Be part of something bigger than yourself with us!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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As a Maintenance Repairman 1 you will perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance and grounds duties, repair work, and other related duties as needed. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Operating variety of hand, mechanized, motorized grounds keeping equipment and tools, from clippers and trimmers to tractors and chainsaws, and responsibility for equipment and tool care and general repairs.
- Participating in the maintenance of lawns, gardens, and trees, in addition to snow and ice removal and preparation activities.
- Driving light vehicles around the Complex to load, unload, and move supplies, including heavy items, to help complete work and projects.
- Performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on all grounds keeping vehicles and equipment.
- Monitoring the exterior of Capitol Complex and related outlying buildings and remove trash and debris to maintain the overall appearance, as well as assisting with setup and cleanup for special programs scheduled outdoors.
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 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Essential Employee - you must report to work during 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.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
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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:
- This position requires possession of 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).
- 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.
- 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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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
Apr 21, 2026