Plumber 1

Full Job Description

Bring your plumbing expertise to the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA)!

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Plumber 1 to join our maintenance staff at Fort Indiantown Gap. Your work in this role will help us keep our facilities running smoothly.

If you are skilled in plumbing operations, become part of our team!

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Requirements

In this position, you will perform plumbing maintenance and installation work at Fort Indiantown Gap.

Your work will involve installing and repairing bathroom and kitchen fixtures, as well as repairing and replacing faucets and pipes.

Working with pipes will include bending, cutting, welding, cleaning, and soldering. You will also maintain records of work performed and materials utilized for job completions.

You can expect to utilize safety precautions and maintain a safe work environment. Additionally, you will perform preventive maintenance and make minor repairs to assigned tools and equipment.

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 a 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.

Qualifications

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:

• You must be in 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):

• Possession of a valid PA DEP Class E (Water) Certification
• Completion of formal training in the plumbing trade
• Previous experience as a plumber
• Previous experience in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of water main breaks and the sanitizing of water mains due to main breaks
• Previous experience in the maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of underground water mains and/or sewage lines
• Previous experience in the installation and/or connection of service lines to water or sewage mains
• Previous experience working in hazardous conditions such as confined space, electrical currents, or chemical exposure

Legal Requirement:

• 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).

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.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

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.