Plumber 1 (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services seeks a Plumber 1 at Selinsgrove Center in Selinsgrove, PA. You will perform installation, repair and maintenance of plumbing systems across multiple buildings, ensuring reliable operation and compliance with blueprints and work orders.

This full-time position offers a 37.5-hour work week, day shift (7:30 AM–3:30 PM), and free parking. A valid driver’s license and PA residency are required; telework is not available.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Active motor vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• System Installation: Install potable, wastewater, and pneumatic piping using copper, iron, plastic, and other approved materials
• Equipment Repair: Repair pumps, valves, heating components, housekeeping equipment, and dietary systems
• Fixture Maintenance: Maintain sinks, drains, water lines, wastewater lines, and related plumbing fixtures
• Utility Support: Assist with fire hydrant work, utility marking, and trench preparation for major repairs
• Electrical Devices: Maintain plumbing related electrical equipment such as float valves, solenoid valves, and thermostats
• Work Coordination: Follow blueprints and work orders, estimate labor and materials, and communicate supply needs
• Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Job description

$41,506.00 - $61,927.00 Annually

Snyder County, PA

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

CS-2026-61299-94310

Department of Human Services

HS Sel Ctr

10/23/2026

11/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

94310

00079504

AFSCME

J1

ST04

00213300

Selinsgrove Center

1000 Route 522

Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania

17870

HHS Intake Section

[e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the Department of Human Services (DHS) as a Plumber 1 at Selinsgrove Center, where your talent keeps complex systems running at their best. You take on hands-on projects that challenge your abilities and showcase your craftsmanship. Your expertise drives smooth, reliable operations across a dynamic campus. Step into a role where your work stands out and your skills truly shine.

Watch this video to see how you can make a difference at the Selinsgrove Center!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports plumbing systems across many buildings on the Selinsgrove Center campus. The work helps keep facilities reliable and well maintained. As a Plumber 1, you will perform the following duties:

• System Installation: Install potable, wastewater, and pneumatic piping using copper, iron, plastic, and other approved materials
• Equipment Repair: Repair pumps, valves, heating components, housekeeping equipment, and dietary systems
• Fixture Maintenance: Maintain sinks, drains, water lines, wastewater lines, and related plumbing fixtures
• Utility Support: Assist with fire hydrant work, utility marking, and trench preparation for major repairs
• Electrical Devices: Maintain plumbing related electrical equipment such as float valves, solenoid valves, and thermostats
• Work Coordination: Follow blueprints and work orders, estimate labor and materials, and communicate supply needs

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 1st shift (7:30 AM to 3:30 PM), Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Over time and travel as needed
• Free parking
• 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:

• You must posses an active motor vehicle license.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• 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.

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.