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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 you abilities, confidence, and foundation for future career success. DESCRIPTION OF WORK 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. Work Schedule and Additional Information: 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.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 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. Special Requirement: You must possess an active motor vehicle license. Additional Requirement: You must be able to perform essential job functions.

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). If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 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.