Reference #: 4276112 THE POSITION NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF N-2023-68007 WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM NOVEMBER 16, 2023 TO DECEMBER 14, 2023.  PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Maintenance Division is looking for a motivated Electrician to assist in maintaining the historic facilities at the Capitol Complex and adjacent office buildings. If your education, training, and experience are in this line of work, apply today to provide a necessary service to the citizens of Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK As an Electrician for the Department of General Services, you will perform a variety of skilled duties relating to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, electrical distribution equipment and electrical components within the Capitol Complex and outlying buildings. Electrical duties include, but are not limited to: wiring, panel boards, service equipment, circuit breakers, transfer switches, feeders, indoor and outdoor lighting, electric steam boilers, relays, transformers and modular furniture electric distribution. In this position, you will also pinpoint and correct power failures and short circuits. In addition, you will review and follow blueprints, drawing specifications and layout sketches in order to prepare for material requirements. This position may require that you work from ladders, scaffolding, and lifts to heights of 40 feet.

Additional details regarding the duties of this position may be found in the

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment. Work hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch. *Essential Employee - Required to work during emergencies and office closings. *This position requires MANDATORY winter snow and ice removal. 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 title); or Four years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and equipment; or An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Necessary Special Requirements: Possession of a valid license as a journey-level electrician issued by the local Pennsylvania jurisdiction. Possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements: This position is in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and will require a willingness and ability to work in Dauphin County. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required): Formal training in a high school or vocational program, apprenticeship, or post high school technical program in the Electrical trade. Possession of Master's-level electrician license. Electrical experience in the commercial or industrial setting. Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints. Experience with 3 phase electrical systems and with working with voltages over 480V. Experience as a lead worker on an electrical project/job. Experience in snow removal with plows, snow blowers, or other snow removal equipment. Willingness and ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, bucket trucks or man lifts.

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 req irements. 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 consideration 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  and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at .

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.