Plumber 1

State of Pennsylvania
Annville, Pennsylvania
Full Time

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THE POSITION

If you are a skilled Plumber looking for a new challenge and a chance to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you. The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Bureau of Facilities Management at Fort Indiantown Gap is currently hiring a dedicated Plumber 1 to join our team. You will play a crucial role in maintaining our facility and ensuring it is in top shape for our staff and visitors. Do not miss out on this rewarding opportunity to use your plumbing knowledge in a new and exciting environment!

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Plumber 1, you will be responsible for maintaining and installing plumbing systems at Fort Indiantown Gap. Your work duties will include installing new waterlines, fire hydrants, and manholes, as well as repairing or replacing water mains and sewer lines. You will also be responsible for installing and repairing fixtures in bathrooms and kitchens, such as faucets, showers, toilets, and sinks. This position requires a strong understanding of plumbing principles to effectively determine and implement solutions for assigned tasks. Additionally, you will need to keep detailed records of work completed and materials used, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure that all work complies with DMVA general safety rules.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This position is considered essential. You will be required to work during emergencies and office closings.
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.
This position requires you to possess, at the time of application, or obtain, within 18 months of the date of hire, a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a water or wastewater operator that is equal to or greater than Class E, Subclass 1. Certification must be continuously maintained for the duration of employment in the position.

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):

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:

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.

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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

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Eligibility rules apply.

Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

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.

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

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 experience must also 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.

Have you completed an approved apprenticeship in plumbing?

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.

Have you completed a high school vocational technical training program in the plumbing trade?

If you are claiming high school training in the above question, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

Training Source
Credits/Clock Hours

Have you completed any post-high school technical training in plumbing?

If Yes, you must upload your certificate of completion for review. You must attach your certificate(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a certificate(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 visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

Have you completed any college coursework in the plumbing trade?

If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your 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.

Preferred Qualification - Do you possess a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a water or wastewater operator that is equal to or greater than a Class E, Subclass 1?

If so, please attach complete details about the program to your application.

Yes (attach copy to your application)
No

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide your certification number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.

Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have as a plumber?

None
1-less than 2 years
2-less than3 years
3-less than 4 years
4-less than 5 years
5+years

Please list the dates and employers where you gained your plumbing experience. (If none, type N/A.)

Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in the operation, maintenance, and/or repair of water main breaks and the sanitizing of water mains due to main breaks?

5+ years
4-less than 5 years
3-less than 4 years
2-less than 3 years
1-less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
None

Preferred Qualification - How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of underground water mains and/or sewage lines?