Electrician 1

Are you looking for an opportunity to showcase your electrical expertise and knowledge? The Department of Agriculture is seeking a talented Electrician to join our dedicated Pennsylvania Farm Show and Expo Center team. In this key role, you will provide skilled electrical and audio system support for the Farm Show Complex facilities, both on-site and off-site, helping to ensure safe and reliable operations year-round. If you are ready to tackle new challenges and build on your current expertise while gaining new skills, apply today and take the next step in your professional career!

In this position, you will be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining audio equipment, as well as using networked computers to program, control, and troubleshoot complex lighting systems and distributed audio or paging systems. Duties include installing and repairing audio lines essential to the operation of the public announcement system, paging needs, and production sound. You will work closely with event promoters and administrative staff to ensure the correct placement of microphones and other audio equipment to meet customer needs. Additionally, you will maintain and operate an electrical power distribution system, monitor power distribution switchboards to manage electrical power, and assist with a medium voltage substation utilizing status boards, relays, switches, and breakers. This role requires working with live ("hot") electrical systems while strictly following safety protocols, including the use of appropriate protective gear and adherence to safety procedures.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:30 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

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of the Electrician Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• Four years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and equipment; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• This position requires possession of a valid license as a journey-level electrician issued by the local Pennsylvania jurisdiction.

Additional Requirement:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualification (not required):

• Experience working in environments with crowds and animals

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.