Plumber 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Are you a highly skilled and dedicated problem solver with a strong background in plumbing and a solid work ethic? The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is seeking a talented Plumber to join our Facility Services Team and Plumbing Shop at Clarks Summit State Hospital. In this essential role, you will perform expert plumbing work, including the installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of plumbing systems, steam systems, equipment, and fixtures. Our expansive facility spans over 152 acres and encompasses more than 40 buildings. If you are looking to take your plumbing career to the next level and embrace a rewarding new challenge, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

In this position, you will oversee a variety of plumbing projects, both large and small, addressing daily repair and replacement needs across the hospital grounds and buildings. Your duties will include contributing to new construction, performing repairs, and maintaining existing structures to ensure a safe and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Whether working independently or as part of a team, you will handle tasks such as inspecting and repairing air conditioning and HVAC systems, including clearing blocked drains, replacing filters, and checking the functionality of pneumatic thermostats, steam traps, steam regulators, condensate pumps, and flushometers. Additionally, you will carry out weekly preventative maintenance work orders to ensure plumbing and heating equipment operates efficiently while also keeping accurate records of daily activities, work orders, and logs.

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 shift, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• You will follow a rotating schedule for weekends and holidays, requiring you to work every 12th weekend and holiday.
• Travel and overtime as needed.
• 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:

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

Special Requirement:

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

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.
• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  1. 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.

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.

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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.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• 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 or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.