Plumber 1 (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Plumber 1 (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

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Plumber 1 (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Snyder County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-54508-94310

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Sel Ctr

Opening Date

08/14/2026

Closing Date

8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94310

Position Number

00079504

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00213300

Bureau / Division

Selinsgrove Center

Worksite Address

1000 Route 522

City

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17870

Contact Name

HHS Intake Section

Contact Email

[email protected]

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-54508-94310. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM JULY 24, 2026 TO AUGUST 6, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

The Plumber 1 for the Department of Human Services (DHS) at the Selinsgrove Center plays an essential role in keeping the facility functional. This position allows you to apply your hands-on skills while supporting a wide range of plumbing systems. You will join a hardworking team that values reliability, problem solving, and dedication to quality work. Step into a role where your expertise helps create a comfortable environment for everyone on campus.

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports plumbing operations across the Selinsgrove Center forty-six building campus and helps maintain reliable building systems. As a Plumber 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Plumbing Repair: Install, rebuild, and repair pumps, valves, steam traps, generators, mixing valves, circulator pumps, thermostats, and related systems

• Pipe Installation: Install potable, wastewater, and pneumatic piping systems using copper, iron, PVC, CPVC, and other types of pipe and tubing

• Equipment Maintenance: Overhaul and repair housekeeping equipment, dietary equipment, dishwashers, and related commercial and residential systems

• Fixture Work: Install, maintain, and repair sinks, drains, water lines, wastewater lines, screen boxes, urinals, drinking fountains, and related fixtures

• Utility Support: Assist with trench digging, perform hydrant work, and support asbestos abatement participation

• Operational Tasks: Work from blueprints and instructions, estimate labor and materials, monitor supplies, and use various power and hand tools

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=00079504) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week

• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

• Overtime and travel as needed

• Free parking

• 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:

• You must be in 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 Guidelines.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• 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.

• 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 (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) 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.

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/testoncefor this posting.

• Your results will be provided via email.

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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 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 you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide responses to the two items listed below. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

• 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 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.

• 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 1INSTRUCTIONSSelect 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 2INSTRUCTIONSSelect 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 3INSTRUCTIONSSelect 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 4INSTRUCTIONSSelect 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