Electrician 2

Salary

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-53240

Department

Department of General Services

Division

GS Mntnc Srvs Sctn

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

7/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94420

Position Number

Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00153914

Bureau / Division

Maintenance Services Section

Worksite Address

401 North Street, Room B-03

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17102

Contact Name

Chelsea Hess

Contact Phone

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Contact Email

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THE POSITION

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Maintenance Division is looking for a motivated Electrician 2 to assist in maintaining the historic facilities at the Capitol Complex and adjacent office buildings. This position offers the chance to apply your technical skills in a setting that keeps these key facilities safe and operational to support state government operations. If your education, training, and experience are in this line of work, apply today to provide a necessary service to the people of Pennsylvania!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports critical electrical work across multiple state buildings and ensures that essential systems operate safely and dependably. As an Electrician 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Journeyman Electrical Duties: Plan, coordinate, perform, and be accountable for the installation and maintenance of electrical components
• System Troubleshooting: Locate and fix power failures, shorts, and related electrical issues
• Project Planning: Review and analyze requested location for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations; create project drawings and plans for UCC and other approvals
• Collaborative Coordination: Plan and coordinate project efforts with other tradespersons and department personnel, attend and contribute to project planning meetings, and assist with seasonal duties
• Equipment Use: Operate electrical testing devices and tools, erect and work from scaffolding and lifts, properly use safety equipment, and install steel conduit
• Lead Work: Guide trainees and helpers by assigning tasks, reviewing work for accuracy, and providing assistance with apprenticeship readiness and license test preparation

Note : This position is considered essential. You will be required to report in-office during emergencies and office closings.

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.
• 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:

• Six years of experience installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems, components, and equipment, including two years performing skilled electrical installation and repair work in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which includes two years performing skilled electrical installation and repair work in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures.

Special Requirements:

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

Additional Requirements:

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Formal training in a high school or vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical program in the electrical trade
• Possession of a Master's Electrician License
• Electrical experience in a commercial or industrial setting
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints
• Experience with 3 phase electrical systems
• Experience working with voltages over 480v
• Experience as a lead worker on an electrical project and/or job
• Experience in snow removal with plows, snow blowers, or other snow removal equipment
• Must be willing and able to occasionally work from ladders, scaffolding, bucket trucks, or man lifts

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal posting for their seniority rights to be considered.

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.
• 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.