Plumber 1

Are you a dedicated and skilled problem solver with plumbing knowledge and a strong work ethic? The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is actively seeking a talented plumber to join our Facility Services Team and Plumbing Shop at Clarks Summit State Hospital. In this position, you will be responsible for performing a range of technical plumbing tasks, including installing, maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting plumbing systems, steam systems, equipment, and fixtures. Our facility spans over 152 acres and includes more than 40 buildings. If you are ready to advance your plumbing career and take on a new and exciting challenge, we have the ideal opportunity for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Plumber 1, you will handle a variety of plumbing projects, both large and small, addressing repair or replacement issues that arise daily on hospital grounds and buildings. Your work will encompass new construction, repairs, and maintenance of existing structures to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You may work independently or as part of a team, depending on the task at hand. Responsibilities include inspecting and repairing air conditioning and HVAC units, such as clearing blocked drains and changing filters, as well as checking pneumatic thermostats, steam traps, steam regulators, condensate pumps, and flushometers for proper operation. You will also complete weekly preventative maintenance work orders to ensure the efficient operation of plumbing and heating equipment, and maintain accurate records of daily tasks, work orders, and work logs.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 7.5 hours per day Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. A rotating schedule for weekends and holidays, working every 12th weekend and holiday. Travel and overtime as needed. FREE PARKING! 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

Three- years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation. A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination. This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act. Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

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 cons deration 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION

Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. Your score is valid for this specific posting only. You must provide complete and accurate information or: your score may be lower than deserved. you may be disqualified. You may only apply/test once for this posting. Your results will be provided via email.