Electrician 1

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF (N-2025-24915) WHICH WAS PREVIOUSLY OPEN FROM MAY 12, 2025 TO MAY 25, 2025. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.

Are you a skilled electrician in search of a distinctive career opportunity? The Pennsylvania Farm Show and Expo Center is on the lookout for an Electrician to fill a full-time position, offering 40 hours of work each week at our dynamic and unparalleled facility located in Harrisburg. This position allows you to utilize your specialized skill set to supply electrical and audio needs to the exhibitors and throughout the complex. Apply today to ensure safety for our patrons and employees alike by thoroughly inspecting electrical connections!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will provide skilled electrical and audio system support for the facility on and off site of the Farm Show Complex. This position is essential in ensuring safe and efficient operations during year round vendor controlled events and routine maintenance required by the facility. Work involves maintaining digital and analog audio equipment; troubleshooting intricate lighting, distributed audio, and paging systems; as well as installing and repairing audio lines essential to operations. You will have the opportunity to coordinate with event promoters and administrative staff to provide the correct layout of microphones and other related audio equipment in order to accommodate the needs of the customer. Additional responsibilities include:

• Operating an electrical power distribution system and associated equipment
• Interpreting logs and reports
• Testing electrical components
• Installing transformers, underground cable, and conduit
• Repairing fans, unit heaters, circulating pumps, and other electrical equipment

Apply today to join our maintenance team, where your skills and commitment help keep every show running smoothly and free of electrical disruptions!

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. Variable shifts may include weekends based on show schedule and facility needs.
• 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:

• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience with 3 phase electrical systems
• Possession of a valid license as a journey-level electrician issued by the local Pennsylvania jurisdiction
• Experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and equipment

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.

Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this short video!

See the total value of your benefits package by exploring our benefits 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 visit www.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

• Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Electrician Trainee program?

• Yes
• No

02

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.

03

How many years of full-time experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and equipment do you possess?

• 4 years or more
• 3 but less than 4 years
• 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 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.

05

Have you completed an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "Yes", 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

Preferred Qualification: Do you possess a valid license as a journey-level electrician issued by the local Pennsylvania jurisdiction?

• Yes
• No

08

Preferred Qualification - Do you have experience with 3 phase electrical systems?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address 613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website