Medium Voltage Electrician - Warren State Hospital (1st Shift)
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Medium Voltage Electrician - Warren State Hospital (1st Shift)
Salary
$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually
Location
Warren County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-56761-94450
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Warren St Hosp
Opening Date
08/20/2026
Closing Date
9/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
94450
Position Number
00011728
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
J1
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00210974
Bureau / Division
Human Services/Warren State Hospital
Worksite Address
33 Main Drive
City
Warren, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16365
Contact Name
Talent Management Division
Contact Email
ra-oahhsintakesec@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Are you ready to use your electrical expertise to support a facility that depends on safe and reliable power every day? Join the Department of Human Services (DHS) as a Medium Voltage Electrician at Warren State Hospital and help keep vital electrical systems functioning properly. Here, you will grow your skills while working with advanced equipment and diverse electrical networks. Apply today for an opportunity to grow your technical abilities while serving an important public mission!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position centers on skilled electrical work involving medium voltage and related systems throughout Warren State Hospital. The role supports safe power distribution and reliable operation of essential electrical equipment. As a Medium Voltage Electrician, you will perform the following duties:
Medium Voltage Work: Install, maintain, and repair switch gear, transformers, and distribution panels
Generator Maintenance: Conduct weekly preventative maintenance and test runs on emergency standby generators
System Monitoring: Check substation instruments, monitor switchboards, and interpret readings to maintain performance
Technical Troubleshooting: Use blueprints, diagrams, tools, and testing instruments to locate and solve electrical problems
Safety Compliance: Follow NFPA 70E rules and facility policies when working on electrical systems
Equipment Operation: Operate lift trucks or bucket trucks to perform electrical repairs on outdoor lighting
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=00011728) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours/week
Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Travel and overtime may be required as needed.
Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position .
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
Free parking
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:
Five years of journey-level experience in the electrical trade ;or
An equivalent combination of experience and training .
Condition of Employment:
This position requires possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency Guidelines.
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 willnotbe 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 (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) 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 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.
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/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
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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
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 visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
01
Condition of Employment- Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
Yes
No
02
If you answered yes, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, @type N/A in the text box below.
03
Do you possess five years of full-time journey-level experience in the electrical trade?
Yes
No
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 experiencemustalso 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 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 experiencemustalso 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.
07
You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.
Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
08
SECTION 1
INSTRUCTIONS
Select the box to the left of each item you haveinstalled, maintained and/or repaired.If you have no experience with an item, leave it blank.
DEFINITIONS
Installmeans to lay out and assemble a new electrical system, components or pieces of electrical equipment or to attach an extension to an existing system.
Maintainmeans the day-to-day care required to keep electrical components or systems functioning properly which includes simple cleaning and servicing of equipment to keep it in safe and useful operating condition.
Repairmeans to remove a broken or faulty component of an assembly and replace or modify that component to restore its use.
Across-the-Line Starters
Computer Wiring & Ground Systems
D. C. Motors
Emergency Generating Systems
Emergency Lighting Systems
Exhaust Systems
Fire Alarm Systems
High Voltage Cable Splicing
HVAC Control Wiring
Magnetic Starters
Medical Diagnostic/Treatment Equipment Wiring & Ground Systems
Multi-Phase Motors
Multi-Speed Motors
Paging/Intercom Systems
Security Systems
Surface Metal Raceways
Telephone Wiring & Ground Systems
Transformer Vaults
None
09
SECTION 2
INSTRUCTIONS
Select the box to the left of eachtool or piece of equipment you have used.If you have no experience with a tool, leave it blank.
Core Drill
Current Tracer
Gear Puller
Hydraulic Conduit Bender
Hydraulic Punch
Megger
Phase Rotation Indicator
Static Scope
Stud Driver
None
10
SECTION 3
INSTRUCTIONS
Select the box to the left of the statement that best describes your training or experience inestimating labor, time and materialsassociated with the electrical trade.
A. I have more than 1 year of experience estimating labor, time and materials associated with the electrical trade.
B. I have between 6 months and 1 year of experience estimating labor, time and materials associated with the electrical trade.
C. I have training in estimating labor, time and materials associated with the electrical trade.
D. I have no training or experience in estimating labor, time and materials associated with the electrical trade.
11
SECTION 4
INSTRUCTIONS
Select the box to the left of the statement that best describes your training or experience inworking from construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprintsin the electrical trade.
A. I have more than 1 year of experience in working from construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the electrical trade.
B. I have between 6 months and 1 year of experience in working from construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the electrical trade.
C. I have training in the use of construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the electrical trade.
D. I have no training or experience in the use of construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the electrical trade.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
