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Job Description

Overview

The Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Maintenance Repairman 2 for Norristown State Hospital. This role involves performing skilled maintenance and repair work across multiple trades to ensure the facility operates safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Repair pipes, fixtures, valves, traps, drains, pumps, and heating equipment.
  • Inspect, repair, and maintain lighting, wiring, motors, and other electrical systems.
  • Remodel walls, ceilings, and floors and build items such as scaffolding, cabinets, and shelving.
  • Prepare surfaces, mix paint, and apply finishes to interior and exterior areas.
  • Operate hand and power tools safely while completing repairs and maintenance.
  • Follow safety procedures, maintain clean work areas, and participate in asbestos abatement as required.

Requirements

  • Two years of experience as a Maintenance Repairman 1 or equivalent.
  • Four years of experience in building and plant maintenance work involving at least two of the building, electrical, or mechanical trades.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
  • Must meet the PA residency requirement.
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

Additional Information

  • Full-time employment, 37.5 hours/week.
  • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • Overtime and travel will be required as needed.
  • No telework option.
  • Free parking.
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How this job compares in Montgomery County, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $24–$34/hr across 169 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Montgomery County, PA

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania currently has 5 other openings live in Pennsylvania, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

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