Electrician

Overview

Are you interested in becoming part of a team that maintains the safety and comfort of employees and visitors throughout the Capitol Complex? The Department of General Services is hiring Electricians to keep vital buildings and equipment in strong working order and to ensure essential systems remain safe and reliable. This role offers an opportunity to grow your abilities while serving a meaningful mission.

As an Electrician 1, you will support the electrical needs of the Capitol Complex and nearby buildings. Your responsibilities include:

• Install, maintain, and repair wiring, lighting, controls, and other electrical components.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of National Electrical Code standards.
• Identify and correct power failures and short circuits using proper tools and procedures.
• Operate volt‑ohm‑milliamp meters, amprobes, meggers, and similar devices to complete assigned work.
• Follow blueprints and coordinate with other trades to prepare materials and support smooth project flow.

This position is considered essential; you will be required to report in‑office during emergencies and office closings.

• 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: not available.
• Salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.

• Successful completion of the Electrician Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title), or
• Four years of experience installing, repairing, maintaining electrical systems, components, and equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Possession of a valid journey‑level electrician license issued by the local Pennsylvania jurisdiction (City of Harrisburg).
• Possession of an active motor vehicle license.

• Willingness and ability to work in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.

• Formal training in a high‑school or vocational program, apprenticeship, or post‑high school technical program in the electrical trade.
• Electrical experience in the commercial or industrial setting.
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Experience with 3‑phase electrical systems.
• Experience working with voltages up to and including 480 V.
• Experience as a lead worker on an electrical project and/or job.
• Experience in snow removal with plows, snow blowers, or other equipment.
• Willingness and ability to work at heights (ladders, scaffolding, bucket trucks, or man lifts).

The Commonwealth is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. 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.

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, see (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

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