Plumber 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/4807121) Apply  Plumber 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital Salary $39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually Location Lackawanna County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2025-17415-94310 Department Department of Human Services Division HS Clarks Summit St Hosp Opening Date 01/31/2025 Closing Date 2/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 94310 Position Number 00310925 Union AFSCME Bargaining Unit J1 Pay Group ST04 Bureau / Division Code 00210777 Bureau / Division Clarks Summit State Hospital Worksite Address 1451 Hillside Drive City Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18411 Contact Name HHS Intake Section Contact Email ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION 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! DESCRIPTION OF WORK 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 (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00310925) . 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. 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 Requirement: + This position requires possession of an active motor vehicle license. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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. + 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 willnotbe 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: + 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov . 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + 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/testonce for this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. Health & Wellness We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.* Compensation & Financial Planning We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options. Work/Life Balance We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.* Values and Culture We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving. Employee Perks Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships. For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box. *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 to the above question, 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 experiencemustalso 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 previous 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", please type N/A. 07 Have you completed a high school vocational technical training program in the plumbing trade? + Yes + No 08 If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide responses to the two items listed below. Please type N/A if you answered "No." + Training Source + 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 "Yes" to 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 visitinghttps://www.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. + Yes + No 10 Have you completed any post-high school technical training in plumbing? If "Yes", please upload your certificate of completion for review. + Yes + No 11 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3) + Yes 12 SECTION 1 INSTRUCTIONS Select the box to the left of each item you haveinstalled, maintained and/or repaired. If you have no experience with an item, select the no experience box.DEFINITIONSInstallmeans to prepare and place various plumbing equipment, components and systems into working service. This includes making piping system(s) changes, and making minor repairs or major adjustments in order to get maximum performance and efficient operation of new or replacement equipment.Maintainmeans the day-to-day care required to keep plumbing components and systems functioning which includes cleaning, storage, lubrication and minor adjustments.Repairmeans to correct faulty plumbing conditions. This work includes taking equipment apart to determine the cause(s) of the malfunction and the replacement of valves, pipe sections and/or adjustments to bring equipment and materials back to proper functioning order. + Air Compressor Systems + Bath Tubs + Commercial Dish Washers + Commercial Laundry Equipment + Commercial Water Purification Equipment + Convertors + Copper Pipe + Pipe (Drainage, Case, Concrete, Clay, etc.) + Electronic (Heating and Air-Conditioning Controls) + Expansion Joints + Faucets + Fire Control Sprinklers + Hot Water Generators + Hydrants + Natural and LP Gas Systems + Plastic Pipe + Plumbing Systems (Sewerage, Water Distribution, Waste Disposal, etc.) + Pneumatic Heating and Air-Conditioning Controls + Pumps + Regulators + Sinks + Steam Cooking Equipment + Steel Pipe + Sterilizers + Traps + Urinals + Valves + Water Closets + Water Softening Equipment + No experience with any of the above items 13 SECTION 2 INSTRUCTIONS Select the box to the left of each tool you have used. If you have no experience with a tool, select the no experience box. + Acetylene and/or Electric Welder + Air or Electric Hammer or Drill + Cutting Torch + Flange Jack + Flaring Tool + Lead Furnace + Meter (Pyrometer, Velometer) + Packing Tool + Power Hack Saw + Power Auger + Reamer + Sonic Tester + Stock and Dies + Sledging Tool + Valve Reseating Tool + No experience with any of the above tools 14 SECTION 3 INSTRUCTIONS Select the box to the left of the statement that best describes your training or experience inestimating labor, time and materialsassociated with the plumbing trade. + A. I have more than 1 year of experience estimating labor, time and materials associated with the plumbing trade. + B. I have between 6 months and 1 year of experience estimating labor, time and materials associated with the plumbing trade. + C. I have successfully completed training in estimating labor, time and materials associated with the plumbing trade. + D. I have NO training or experience in estimating labor, time and materials associated with the plumbing trade. 15 SECTION 4 INSTRUCTIONS Select the box to the left of the statement that best describes your training or experience inworking from construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprintsin the plumbing trade. + A. I have more than 1 year of experience in working from construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the plumbing trade. + B. I have between 6 months and 1 year of experience in working from construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the plumbing trade. + C. I have successfully completed training in the use of construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the plumbing trade. + D. I have NO training or experience in the use of construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the plumbing trade. Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov