Electrician 1 - Ebensburg Center

THE POSITION

Are you ready to take charge of your career with a new opportunity? Do you have the desire to use your electrical knowledge to serve some of our most vulnerable citizens? The Department of Human Services (DHS), Ebensburg Center is seeking dedicated Electricians. This is the perfect opportunity to showcase your expertise in a variety of tasks. If you enjoy keeping busy and want to keep our campus safe for residents, staff, and visitors, then we want to talk to you! Apply today!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As an Electrician 1, you will perform a variety of tasks in the maintenance, repair, and installation of electrical equipment. This will include:

• Installing electrical fixtures, conduit runs, transformers, fuse and breaker disconnect panels, lights switches, receptacles, batteries, single phase and multi-phase motors
• Repairing safety switches, lighting fixtures, and electrical wiring
• Maintaining appliances, dishwashing machines, dietary equipment, and telecommunications data lines
• Identifying and troubleshooting problem areas
• Assisting Medium Voltage Electricians in order to maintain the safe operating conditions of equipment
• Testing new electrical appliances and equipment before use in the Center
• Determining labor, time, and materials required to complete assigned projects

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your schedule may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Electrician Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and equipment; 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 Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.

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 misrep