Plumber 1

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Annville (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Plumber 1 to support the Division of Installation Maintenance at Fort Indiantown Gap. The role focuses on maintaining plumbing systems, installing fixtures, and ensuring safe working conditions across the installation.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of plumbing experience and holds a valid driver’s license. You will work full-time, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with no telework option, and must pass NCIC screening.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures.
• Active motor vehicle license is required.
• NCIC screening for Fort Indiantown Gap is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair faucets, showers, sinks, commodes, and flush controls.
• Cut, ream, thread, bend, weld, clean, and solder pipes as required.
• Prepare material lists and document completed work and supplies used.
• Follow safety rules and maintain a clean workspace, report hazards.
• Clean, adjust, and perform preventive upkeep on tools and equipment.
• Ensure unused materials are returned to proper storage and site compliance.

Skills

Fixture work

Pipe tasks

Material preparation

Safety practices

Tool maintenance

Site compliance

Education

Formal plumbing training (preferred)

Job description

Salary

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Location

Lebanon County, PA

Job Type

Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time

Job Number

N-2026-59047

Department

Department of Military & Veterans Affairs

Division

MV Div Instln Mntnc

Opening Date

09/24/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

94310

Position Number

00289441

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

J1

Pay Group

ST04

Bureau / Division Code

00137105

Bureau / Division

Division of Installation Maintenance

Worksite Address

Fort Indiantown Gap, Building 11-62 Warehouse Road, Annville, Pennsylvania, 17003

Contact Name

Lori Buffington

Contact Phone

717.861.6773

Contact Email

[e-mail]

The Position

Are you ready to use your plumbing skills to keep an important facility running smoothly? The Plumber 1 position with the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) gives you the chance to work with hands‑on repairs and installations. In this role, you will help maintain essential systems that support daily operations at Fort Indiantown Gap. Your expertise will help ensure safe, reliable plumbing throughout the site.

Description of Work

This position focuses on maintaining plumbing systems, installing fixtures, and ensuring safe working conditions throughout Fort Indiantown Gap. As a Plumber 1, you will perform the following duties:

• Fixture Work: Install and repair faucets, showers, sinks, commodes, and flush controls
• Pipe Tasks: Cut, ream, thread, bend, weld, clean, and solder pipes as required
• Material Preparation: Prepare material lists and document completed work and used supplies
• Safety Practices: Follow plumbing trade precautions, maintain a clean workspace, and report hazards
• Tool Maintenance: Clean, adjust, and perform preventive upkeep on tools and equipment
• Site Compliance: Follow DMVA safety rules and ensure unused materials are returned to proper storage

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:

• 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:

• This position requires 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 Requirements:

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

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.