Electrician - Norristown State Hospital

THE POSITION

Electrician 1 position at the Norristown State Hospital offers a chance to make a real impact by supporting a vital community facility. This role provides steady, meaningful work that helps keep hospital operations running smoothly. You will join a dedicated team that values reliability, skill, and a positive attitude. Consider bringing your talents to an agency that supports both people and professional growth!

• Equipment Maintenance:
  Perform repairs and upkeep on laundry machinery and other electrical equipment throughout the hospital.
• Fire System Care:
  Service fire alarm components to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Electrical Repairs:
  Maintain wiring, fixtures, switches, and related systems across multiple hospital buildings.
• Vehicle and Tool Work:
  Service battery powered trucks and provide personal trade tools for daily tasks.
• Asbestos Program Duties:
  Carry out approved removal and encapsulation tasks while following safety standards and training requirements.

• Full‑time employment, 37.5 hours per week.
• Work hours:
  
  7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel as operationally necessary.
• Telework:
  No telework option.
• Salary:
  Starting salary may be non‑negotiable in some cases.
• FREE parking!

• Required Experience and Training:
  • Successful completion of an Electrician Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration).
  • Four years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and equipment.
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Special Requirement:
  Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• Other Requirements:
  • Must meet the PA residency requirement.
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

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

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • Your score may be lower than deserved.
  • You may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.