Plumber

Job Overview

Do you want your plumbing skills to support a team that prepares people with disabilities to have the careers they want and contribute to our workforce in a meaningful way? Apply for this Plumber 1 position with the Hiram G. Andrews Center (HGAC), Maintenance Division. Our team relies heavily on properly functioning plumbing systems to support daily living, instructional programs, and healthcare-related needs.

This is a great opportunity to build your career while doing hands‑on work that truly matters. Join us today!

• Journey Level Plumbing:
  Install, repair, and maintain plumbing, heating, and steam operated equipment and systems
• Preventative Maintenance:
  Perform scheduled inspections and repair or replace all defective parts as needed; check, clean, and repair sanitary and storm sewers
• Project Support:
  Interpret blueprints and instructions for small projects and ensure projects are completed according to specifications
• Safety Responsibilities:
  Assist with fire safety demonstrations, maintain fire plugs and extinguishers, and test and maintain sprinkler systems
• General Assistance:
  Repair and adjust trade related special vocational shop equipment, collaborate with other trades staff, move materials, and participate in snow removal and other duties as needed to support facility operations

• Full‑time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch. Overtime is required.
• 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.

• Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
  • Three years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures; or
  • An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Special Requirement:
  This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• Other Requirements:
  • You must meet the PA residency requirement.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports.

• 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.