THE POSITION
This Electrician Trainee position with the Department of General Services, is an in-house apprenticeship program designed to build your skills in electrical work. You will learn to perform a variety of skilled duties relating to the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring, electrical distribution equipment, and electrical components under the direction of a licensed electrician. Work supports complex and critical systems across the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg Annex, and outlying Harrisburg buildings as well as the Reading Office Building and Scranton Office Building. Every day offers new opportunities to build you abilities, confidence, and foundation for future career success!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This entry level position is a four-year in-house training program. During this time, you will work with and learn from licensed electricians and supervisors to advance your skills with electrical systems, components, and equipment. As an Electrician Trainee, you will learn and perform the following duties:
*
- Complete Electrical Work: Install and maintain electrical items, components, and systems using a variety of tools, techniques, and equipment
- Solve Problems: Identify, pinpoint, and correct power failures and short circuits
- Plan Projects: Develop the knowledge to select the proper tools, equipment, and supplies
- Support Teamwork: Help follow blueprints, specifications, and layouts; align efforts with other workers and department coordinators; travel to project locations
- Know Industry Standards: Gain and maintain a working knowledge of the National Electric Code standards
- Follow Safety Practices: Ensure safety measures are in place and identify job hazardsInterested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Essential employee - required to work during emergencies and office closings
- Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Travel to and around Harrisburg, Reading, and Scranton.
- 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:
- An associate’s degree in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics; or
- Completion of a two-year, post-secondary technical training program in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics; or
- Completion of a three-year, high school Vo-Tech training program in electrical technology, electrical engineering, or electronics, and six months experience in the installation, repair, or maintenance of electrical systems, components, and equipment; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
Special Requirement:
- You must possess an active motor vehicle license.
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 visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
Work Location: In person
