Do you take pride in delivering dependable electrical work that keeps people, equipment, and buildings running smoothly? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking an Electrician 1 to support important installation maintenance activities at Fort Indiantown Gap. Each day offers opportunities to apply your skills, expand your knowledge, and contribute to a safe environment. Put your experience to work in a position with lasting impact and purpose.

Click here to learn more about the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, altering, and repairing electrical systems, equipment, and fixtures throughout Fort Indiantown Gap. The role also helps ensure electrical systems remain safe, reliable, and ready to support facility operations. As an Electrician 1, you will perform the following duties:

Electrical Installation: Install, alter, and repair electrical systems, equipment, fixtures, wiring, conduits, and lighting components
Troubleshooting Repairs: Locate and correct power failures, short circuits, faulty breakers, switches, and receptacles
System Upgrades: Run new electrical lines, read blueprints, and complete wiring projects as directed
Equipment Service: Install air conditioners, service existing units, and replace lighting fixtures, ballasts, and related components
Work Coordination: Prepare material lists for assigned jobs and guide helpers assisting with electrical projects
Safety Maintenance: Maintain tools and equipment, perform preventive maintenance, follow safety requirements, and report hazards or incidents promptly

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 1st shift (7:00 AM to 3:00 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Your work schedule may change based on operational needs.
Overtime: As needed
As an essential employee in this position, you may be required to work during emergencies or office closings.
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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

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.

Special Requirement:

This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements:

You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

Have experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and equipment.
Completed an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade.

Legal Requirements:

A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

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 www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

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.

Apply on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania