$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Historical & Museum Commission
9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums, Eastern Division, Pennsbury Manor
400 Pennsbury Memorial Road
Morrisville, Pennsylvania
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THE POSITION
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Do you enjoy working with your hands? Are you interested in history? If so, we have the job for you! 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. Apply today!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
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Located along the banks of the Delaware River in Bucks County, 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. As a Maintenance Repairman 2, you will perform the following duties:
- General Maintenance: Perform cleaning, repair, and basic upkeep of site buildings, exhibits, and grounds
- Electrical Work: Install and maintain wiring, fixtures, circuits, and related equipment following safety standards
- Plumbing Tasks: Repair and maintain plumbing fixtures, pipes, and heating or water lines
- Grounds Care: Cut grass, trim shrubs, remove debris, and complete basic landscaping to keep areas safe
- Carpentry and Repairs: Use power tools to repair doors, furniture, partitions, and other wooden structures
- Equipment Upkeep: Service outdoor maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, and utility vehicles
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 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday - Sunday, with a 30-minute lunch. Evening, weekend, and holiday work for special events and operational needs will be required.
- 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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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:
- You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
Additional Requirements:
- Candidates must have two or more years of experience in the following:
- Operation and maintenance of equipment, hand tools, and power tools
- Operation and maintenance of vehicles including trucks, utility vehicles, lawn mowers, and snow removal equipment
- Completing routine building repairs involving but not limited to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and HVAC systems
- Maintaining and/or repairing tools and equipment
- Performing groundskeeping work and snow removal
- Identifying maintenance issues and solving problems
- Performing skilled and heavy manual labor indoors and outdoors
- Communicating effectively both orally, electronically, and in writing
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- 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
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).
- 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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