Electrician 1

Salary: $54,162.00 - $61,927.00 Annually
Location : Dauphin County, PA
Job Type: Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number: N-2026-55020
Department: Department of General Services
Division: GS Mntnc Srvs Sctn
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code: 94410
Position Number: Multiple positions may be filled from this posting.
Union: AFSCME
Bargaining Unit: J1
Pay Group: ST04
Bureau / Division Code: 00153914
Bureau / Division: Facilities Management, Maintenance Division
Worksite Address: 401 North Street, Room B-03
City: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Zip Code: 17120
Contact Name: Chelsea Hess
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THE POSITION


Are you interested in becoming part of a team that keeps vital buildings and equipment in strong working order? The Department of General Services is searching for Electricians to help ensure the safety and comfort of employees and visitors throughout the Capitol Complex. Within this role, you will apply your skills in a setting where work makes a visible difference every day. Take advantage of this opportunity to grow your abilities while serving a meaningful mission!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As an Electrician 1, you will be supporting the electrical needs of the Capitol Complex and nearby buildings by handling a wide range of skilled tasks. Your work helps ensure essential equipment and systems remain safe and reliable. In this role, you will perform the following duties:

• Electrical Systems Work: Install, maintain, and repair wiring, lighting, controls, and other electrical components
• Code Knowledge: Maintain up-to-date understanding of National Electrical Code standards
• Troubleshooting: Identify and correct power failures and short circuits using proper tools and procedures
• Equipment Use: Operate volt-ohm-milliamp meters, amprobes, meggers, and similar devices to complete assigned work
• Project Preparation: Follow blueprints and coordinate with other trades to prepare materials and support smooth project flow

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:

• 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 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 willing and able to work in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
• 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
• Electrical experience in the commercial or industrial setting
• Experience in reading and interpreting blueprints
• Experience with 3 phase electrical systems
• Experiencing working with voltages up to and including 480 Volt
• 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
• This job occasionally requires working at heights. Willingness and ability to 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).
• 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.
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*Eligibility rules apply.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid license as a journey-level electrician issued by the local Pennsylvania jurisdiction (City of Harrisburg)?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the license number and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Special Requirement - Do you possess a driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "Yes" to the above question, please provide the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you answered "No", type N/A in the text box below.
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Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Electrician Trainee program?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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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

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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.
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Have you completed an approved apprenticeship in the electrical trade?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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Additional Requirement - This position is in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Are you willing and able to work in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?

• Yes
• No

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Preferred Qualification - Have you completed any formal training (high school or vocational program, apprenticeship, or post high school technical program) in the Electrical trade?If so, please attach complete details about the program to your application.

• Yes
• No

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Preferred Qualification - Do you have electrical experience in a commercial or industrial setting?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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Preferred Qualification - Do you have experience reading and interpreting blueprints?

• Yes
• No

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

• Yes
• No

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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.
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Preferred Qualification - Do you have experience working with voltages up to and including 480 V?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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Preferred Qualification - Do you have any experience in snow removal with plows, snow blowers, or other snow removal equipment?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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Preferred Qualification - Have you ever been a lead worker on an electrical project/job?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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Preferred Qualification - This job occasionally requires working at heights. Do you have any issues working from ladders, scaffolding, bucket trucks or man lifts?

• Yes
• No

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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.
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