Maintenance Repairman 2 - Norristown State Hospital

Posting number: CS-2026-53971-94620

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS Norristown St Hosp

Job classification: Maintenance Repairman 2

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Trades

Summary

Norristown State Hospital is looking for a Maintenance Repairman 2 who enjoys practical, problem-solving work. Your efforts will help keep buildings, systems, and equipment in good condition for consumers and staff. Every day offers a chance to apply your trade skills and take pride in completed projects. Be part of an agency where your dedication and know-how make a real difference!

Examples of duties

This position provides skilled maintenance and repair services across several trades to support safe and reliable operations at Norristown State Hospital. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Plumbing and Heating: Repair piping, waste lines, heating units, and related components throughout the facility
• Electrical Work: Make minor electrical repairs and maintain equipment and lighting systems
• Carpentry and Construction: Remodel building structures and build items such as shelving, cabinets, and walls
• Painting and Finishing: Prepare surfaces, apply coatings, and refinish furniture and structural elements
• Material Management: Estimate materials, transport supplies, and complete required documentation
• Safety Practices: Follow approved safety procedures, maintain clean work areas, and assist in asbestos abatement tasks

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position. 
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 
• FREE parking!
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

• 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.

• This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
  

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidel