Electrician - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Clarks Summit State Hospital is actively recruiting an Electrician 1 to support the safe and reliable electrical operation of the facility. The position involves maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems across 40 buildings on a 152‑acre campus.

• Maintain and repair electrical equipment and lighting following established safety standards.
• Install conduit, raceways, wiring, switches, outlets, and related electrical devices.
• Diagnose electrical problems and address issues quickly and safely.
• Conduct scheduled inspections of electrical equipment and document findings.
• Maintain accurate records, logs, and maintenance paperwork.
• Guide lower‑level employees on basic assignments.

• Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM with a 30‑minute lunch break (hours may change as required).
• 12‑person rotation for weekends and on‑call holidays.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• Benefits include pay increases, paid leave, paid holidays, and opportunities for career advancement.
• No telework option.

• Successful completion of the Electrician Trainee program or four years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Valid journey‑level electrician license issued by a local Pennsylvania jurisdiction.
• Active motor vehicle license.
• Pennsylvania residency requirement met.

• Ability to perform essential job functions.

• Conditional offer requires a medical examination.
• Position falls under the Older Adult Protective Services Act and requires satisfactory criminal history clearance (PA State Police and FBI).

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.