Plumber 1

Are you a skilled and dedicated problem solver with a strong background in plumbing and a solid work ethic? This Plumber position with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs offers a chance to use your hands-on skills to support our mission at Fort Indiantown Gap. This role lets you make a real difference by keeping important facilities running smoothly. You will be part of a team that values dependability, safety, and quality work. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your trade while serving a meaningful purpose.

This position focuses on installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems to support safe and efficient operations at Fort Indiantown Gap. As a Plumber 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Fixture Repair: Install and repair bathroom and kitchen fixtures, including faucets, commodes, sinks, and showers
• Pipe Work: Cut, bend, thread, clean, and solder pipes and fittings as needed for maintenance tasks
• Material Preparation: Prepare material lists and ensure unused supplies are returned to warehouse stock
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of completed work and materials used
• Tool Maintenance: Maintain tools and equipment by performing cleaning, adjustments, and minor repairs
• Safety Practices: Apply plumbing trade safety procedures and follow all DMVA safety rules

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

• You must be in possession of an active motor vehicle license.

Additional Requirements:

• You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Class E (Water) Certification
• Completion of formal training in the plumbing trade
• Previous experience as a plumber
• Previous experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of water main breaks and the sanitizing of water mains due to main breaks
• Previous experience in the maintenance, repair, or replacement of underground water mains or sewage lines
• Previous experience in the installation or connection of service lines to water or sewage mains
• Previous experience working in hazardous conditions such as confined space, electrical currents, or chemical exposure

Legal Requirement:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

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 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.