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Salary: $54,162.00 - $61,927.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-55823
Department: Department of General Services
Division: GS Hgh Vltg Sctn
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 94310
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST04
Bureau / Division Code: 00153803
Bureau / Division: Energy Resource Management Office - High Voltage Section
Worksite Address: 500 Commonwealth Avenue, Level P-1
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Chelsea Hess
Contact Phone: 717.214.3523
Contact Email: chehess@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you a hardworking problem-solver with plumbing knowledge? The Department of General Services is currently seeking an experienced plumber for our Energy Resource Management Office. In this position, you will play a key role in keeping state facilities safe and reliable. If you take pride in your profession and work hard to find solutions, this job is for you. Join our valued team of professionals!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Plumbers in the Department of General Services support the safe operation of plumbing and piping systems across multiple facility types. This role requires independent decision making, steady technical skill, and a commitment to high quality work. You will perform a variety skilled plumbing duties independently and working as a team with other tradespersons or supervisors. As a Plumber, you will perform the following duties:

• System Troubleshooting: Review plumbing and piping issues, identify deficiencies, and take steps to prevent further damage
• Routine Maintenance: Perform preventative and corrective tasks on water, sewer, stormwater, irrigation, and HVAC piping systems
• Fixture Installation: Install and replace pumps, valves, faucets, traps, and related fixtures while following established procedures
• Pipefitting Tasks: Cut, bend, ream, thread, weld, solder, and groove pipe for multiple system types
• Documentation and Records: Maintain accurate system information, use electronic tools, and record work activity in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Safety and Compliance: Follow safety protocols and apply applicable codes and regulations in daily work

Please note, this position is considered essential. You will be required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
• 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:

• Three years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Willing and able to work in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
• Experience replacing/repairing water mains

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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02
If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
03
How many years of full-time experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures do you possess?

• 3 years or more
• 2 but less than 3 years
• 1 but less than 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

04
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experience must also be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
05
Have you completed an approved apprenticeship in plumbing?

• Yes
• No

06
If you answered yes to the above question, please list where you completed this apprenticeship and the specific duties you performed, as supported in the work experience section of your application. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.
07
Have you completed a high school vocational technical training program in the plumbing trade?

• Yes
• No

08
If Yes, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you indicated you have no vocational-technical high school training, type N/A in the text box below.1. Training Source2. Credits/Clock Hours
09
Have you completed any college coursework in the plumbing trade?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link.

• Yes
• No

10
Have you completed any post-high school technical training in plumbing?
If "Yes", you must upload your certificate of completion for review.

• Yes
• No

11
Preferred Qualification - Do you have experience reading and interpreting blueprints?

• Yes
• No

12
Preferred Qualification - Do you have experience in the replacing/repairing of water mains?

• Yes
• No

13
Preferred Qualification - This position is located in Dauphin County. Are you willing to work/commute to this location for work?

• Yes
• No

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