Electrician - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Electrician 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital

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Clarks Summit State Hospital is actively recruiting a skilled individual to join their team as an Electrician 1. The Electrician 1 will work alongside other skilled electricians out of the Electrical Shop to maintain 40 buildings on a 152‑acre campus. This position requires a highly skilled, self‑motivated, and independent thinker to complete assignments such as coordination, planning and layout of electrical projects for electricians, installation of new electrical circuits, troubleshooting of electrical issues, and repair of electrical equipment up to 480 volts.

As an Electrician 1, you will review blueprints, manufacture specifications, and NFPA 70E Electrical Code; perform skilled tasks in accordance with standard practices of electrical trade; inspect and maintain all pump motors, compressors, controls; lubricate, repair, and maintain electrical equipment and lighting; install conduit, switch gear, and related controls; locate and correct power failures and shorts; upgrade and install new electrical panels and wiring.

• Full‑time employment.
• Work hours:
  
  8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with a 30‑minute lunch.
• 12‑person rotation for weekends and on‑call holidays.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• Telework:
  Not an option.
• Salary:
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non‑negotiable.
• The Department of Human Services provides benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, and opportunities for career advancement.

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

• Possession of a valid license as a journey‑level electrician issued by the local Pennsylvania jurisdiction.

• Meeting the PA residency requirement.
• Ability 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.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed; only the information submitted through the application will be considered.
• If you are claiming education in your answers, attach a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial transcripts acceptable).
• Application must be submitted by the posting closing date; late applications will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with application requirements may eliminate you from consideration.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans invited to job appointments.
• Learn more .gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

• 711 for 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 the exam for this position; no additional test is required.
• 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; otherwise your score may be lower or you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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