Electrician Trainee

THE POSITION

This Electrician Trainee position with the Department of General Services, is an in-house apprenticeship program designed to build your skills in electrical work. You will learn to perform a variety of skilled duties relating to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, electrical distribution equipment, and electrical components under the direction of a licensed electrician. Work supports complex and critical systems across the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg Annex, and outlying Harrisburg buildings as well as the Reading Office Building and Scranton Office Building.

Every day offers new opportunities to build your abilities, confidence, and foundation for future career success!

This entry level position is a four-year in-house training program. During this time, you will work with and learn from licensed electricians and supervisors to advance your skills with electrical systems, components, and equipment. As an Electrician Trainee, you will learn and perform the following duties:

• Complete Electrical Work:
  Install and maintain electrical items, components, and systems using a variety of tools, techniques, and equipment
• Solve Problems:
  Identify, pinpoint, and correct power failures and short circuits
• Plan Projects:
  Develop the knowledge to select the proper tools, equipment, and supplies
• Support Teamwork:
  Help follow blueprints, specifications, and layouts; align efforts with other workers and department coordinators; travel to project locations
• Know Industry Standards:
  Gain and maintain a working knowledge of the National Electric Code standards
• Follow Safety Practices:
  Ensure safety measures are in place and identify job hazards

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment
• Essential employee - required to work during emergencies and office closings
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Travel to and around Harrisburg, Reading, and Scranton.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non- negotiable.
• Must submit your application by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• An associate’s degree in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics; or
• Completion of a two-year, post-secondary technical training program in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics; or
• Completion of a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics, and six months experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of electrical systems, components, and equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

• You must possess an active motor vehicle license.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• 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.