Electrician - Danville State Hospital

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Montour County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

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Department of Human Services

HS Danville St Hosp

09/02/2026

9/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Danville State Hospital

50 Kirkbride Drive

Danville, Pennsylvania

17821

HHS Intake Section

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Are you looking for a dynamic electrical role that keeps critical hospital infrastructure running safely? Step into the Electrician 1 position at Danville State Hospital and play an important part in powering our daily operations. In this hands‑on role, you will tackle steady challenges, work with complex electrical systems, and continuously grow your trade skills. By repairing equipment and maintaining crucial systems, you ensure the facility performs reliably every day.

This position is a perfect fit for a problem‑solver who is eager to make a tangible impact.

This position performs skilled electrical work on a wide range of systems, devices, and equipment across the hospital campus. It ensures that essential electrical operations remain safe, dependable, and fully functional. As an Electrician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Electrical Installation: Install conduits, wiring, fittings, fixtures, motors, controls, and related equipment for campus systems
• System Maintenance: Perform testing, repairs, and preventive checks on generators, motors, and electrical devices
• Safety Compliance: Work on energized systems while following strict safety rules, precautions, and approved procedures
• Troubleshooting Work: Diagnose electrical failures using drawings, schematics, and specialized testing tools
• Technical Calculations: Perform accurate voltage drop calculations, load assessments, and determine proper circuit protection and wiring
• Equipment Operation: Use advanced meters, probes, and diagnostic tools to assess electrical conditions

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

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

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