Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Electrician 2

Onsite$46,827 - $70,592/yrPosted 2 weeks ago

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Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$46,827 - $70,592/yr
Posted
2 weeks ago
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About this role

THE POSITION

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Maintenance Division is looking for a motivated Electrician 2 to assist in maintaining the historic facilities at the Capitol Complex and adjacent office buildings. This position offers the chance to apply your technical skills in a setting that keeps these key facilities safe and operational to support state government operations. If your education, training, and experience are in this line of work, apply today to provide a necessary service to the people of Pennsylvania!



DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports critical electrical work across multiple state buildings and ensures that essential systems operate safely and dependably. As an Electrician 2, you will perform the following duties: 


  • Journeyman Electrical Duties: Plan, coordinate, perform, and be accountable for the installation and maintenance of electrical components
  • System Troubleshooting: Locate and fix power failures, shorts, and related electrical issues
  • Project Planning: Review and analyze requested location for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations; create project drawings and plans for UCC and other approvals
  • Collaborative Coordination: Plan and coordinate project efforts with other tradespersons and department personnel, attend and contribute to project planning meetings, and assist with seasonal duties  
  • Equipment Use: Operate electrical testing devices and tools, erect and work from scaffolding and lifts, properly use safety equipment, and install steel conduit
  • Lead Work: Guide trainees and helpers by assigning tasks, reviewing work for accuracy, and providing assistance with apprenticeship readiness and license test preparation


Note: This position is considered essential. You will be required to report in-office during emergencies and office closings. 


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 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • 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:

  • Six years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and equipment, including two years performing skilled electrical installation and repair work in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years performing skilled electrical installation and repair work in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures.


Special Requirements:

  • This position requires possession of a valid license as a journey-level electrician issued by the local Pennsylvania jurisdiction (City of Harrisburg).
  • This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.


Additional Requirements:

  • 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 a Master's Electrician License
  • Electrical experience in a commercial or industrial setting
  • Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
  • Experience with 3 phase electrical systems
  • Experience working with voltages over 480v
  • Experience as a lead worker on an electrical project and/or job
  • Experience in snow removal with plows, snow blowers, or other snow removal equipment
  • Must be willing and able to occasionally work from ladders, scaffolding, bucket trucks, or man lifts


This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding. If no applicable union-covered bidders apply, other applicants may be considered.

  • Seniority rights apply for Electrician 1s
  • Seniority/Promotion Unit: 026 - NCS Prop Ast Mgt Department


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 dateLate 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.

Benefits

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*


Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. 

Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* 

Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

Supplemental Questions

01
Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
03
Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid license as a journey-level electrician issued by the City of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?
  • Yes
  • No
04
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
05
Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience performing skilled electrical installation and repair work in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures?
  • Yes
  • No
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
07
How many years of full-time experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and equipment do you possess?
  • 6 years or more
  • 5 but less than 6 years
  • 4 but less than 5 years
  • 3 but less than 4 years
  • 2 but less than 3 years
  • 1 but less than 2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • None
08
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
09
How much college coursework have you completed in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.
  • Conferred Bachelor's degree or higher
  • 120 credits or more
  • 90 but less than 120 credits
  • Conferred Associate’s degree
  • 60 but less than 90 credits
  • 30 but less than 60 credits
  • Less than 30 credits
  • None
10
Have you completed a two-year, post-secondary technical training program in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your school/training transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

  • Yes
  • No
11
Have you completed a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your school transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.,

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting https://www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

  • Yes
  • No
12
Preferred Qualification: Have you completed any formal training (high school or vocational program, apprenticeship, or post high school technical program) in the Electrical trade? If so, please attach complete details about the program to your application.
  • Yes
  • No
13
Preferred Qualification - Do you have electrical experience in a commercial or industrial setting?
  • Yes
  • No
14
Preferred Qualification - Do you have experience reading and interpreting blueprints?
  • Yes
  • No
15
Preferred Qualification-Do you have any experience with 3 phase electrical systems?
  • Yes
  • No
16
Preferred Qualification:- Do you have any experience working with voltages up to and including 480 V?
  • Yes
  • No
17
Preferred Qualification:- Have you ever been a lead worker on an electrical project/job?
  • Yes
  • No
18
Preferred Qualification-Do you have any experience in snow removal with plows, snow blowers, or other snow removal equipment?
  • Yes
  • No
19
Preferred Qualification-This job occasionally requires working at heights. Are you willing and able to work from ladders, scaffolding, bucket trucks or man lifts?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerCommonwealth of PennsylvaniaAddress 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov
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