Electrician 1 - Clarks Summit State Hospital

Salary

$40,685.00 - $60,714.00 Annually

Location

Lackawanna County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-51482-94410

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

HS Clarks Summit St Hosp

Opening Date

06/11/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94410

Position Number

00020345

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00210777

Bureau / Division

Clarks Summit State Hospital

Worksite Address

1451 Hillside Drive

City

Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18411

Contact Name

HHS Intake

Contact Email

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THE POSITION
Clarks Summit State Hospital is actively recruiting a skilled individual to join their team as an Electrician 1. The Electrician 1 will work alongside our other skilled Electricians out of the Electrical Shop to maintain 40 buildings at our facility that spans 152 acres of land. This position requires a highly skilled, self-motivated, and independent thinker to complete assignments such as coordination, planning and layout of electrical projects for Electricians, installation of new electrical circuits, and troubleshooting of electrical issues, and repair of electrical equipment up to 480 volts of electricity.


If this sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply today!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports the safe and reliable electrical operation of Clarks Summit State Hospital. The role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and installing electrical systems throughout the facility. As a Electrician 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Electrical Maintenance: Maintain and repair electrical equipment and lighting across the facility following established safety standards
• System Installation: Install conduit, raceways, wiring, switches, outlets, and related electrical devices
• Troubleshooting Tasks: Diagnose electrical problems and address issues quickly and safely
• Preventative Inspections: Inspect electrical equipment as scheduled and document findings and completed work
• Record Management: Keep all required paperwork, logs, and maintenance records accurate and up to date
• Team Leadership: Guide lower level employees by providing direction on basic assignments
  
  

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 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
  • Work hours may change based on operational needs.
• 12 person rotation for weekends and on-call holidays
• Travel and overtime: As needed
• The Department of Human Services provides excellent benefits, pay increases, paid leave and holidays, as well as opportunities for career advancement.
• 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.
  
  

Special Requirement:

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

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• 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 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).
• 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 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 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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.