Position Description

Salary: $39,785.00 - $59,384.00 Annually

Location : Berks County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2024-11823-94310

Department: Department of Human Services

Division: HS Wernersville St Hosp

Opening Date: 11/13/2024

Closing Date: 11/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 94310

Position Number: 00020966

Union: AFSCME

Bargaining Unit: J1

Pay Group: ST04

Bureau / Division Code: 00210781

Bureau / Division: Department of Human Services, Wernersville State Hospital

Worksite Address: 160 Main Street

City: Wernersville, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 19565

Contact Name: HHS Intake

Contact Email: [email protected]

THE POSITION

If you have a knack for plumbing and heating repairs and are looking to start a career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, look no further! The Department of Human Services is searching for a dedicated Plumber to complete our team at the Wernersville State Hospital. This position gives you the opportunity to handle operations of all plumbing and heating on the grounds of the hospital. Apply today to heat up your career!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In the role of Plumber 1, you will oversee the upkeep of plumbing and heating systems within the hospital. This includes clearing blocked drains using tools such as plungers, snakes, and sewer machines to meet the sanitary needs of residents. Additionally, you will repair flushometers by installing necessary repair kits to regulate water flow to toilets and urinals. To enhance your skills, you are encouraged to attend classes focused on plumbing and heating controls whenever feasible. You will have the opportunity to conduct preventive maintenance to minimize system downtime and undertake other related tasks to ensure uninterrupted service. This position may require overtime and emergency call-ins, and you will be expected to assist in emergency snow and ice removal efforts to ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff.

Apply today to become an essential part of our team at the Wernersville State Hospital!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Free parking!
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. Work hours may change based on operational needs.
• Overtime may be required and emergency call-in
• 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 Requirements:

• You must possess 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.

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.

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [email protected].

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:
  1. your score may be lower than deserved.
  2. you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.

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*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Necessary Special Requirement - Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?

• Yes
• No

02

If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures do you possess?

• A. 3 years or more
• B. 2 but less than 3 years
• C. 1 but less than 2 years
• D. Less than 1 year
• E. None

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 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.

05

Have you completed an approved apprenticeship in plumbing?

• Yes
• No

06

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, 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", please type N/A.

07

Have you completed a high school vocational technical training program in the plumbing trade?

• Yes
• No

08

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please provide responses to the two items listed below. Please type N/A if you answered "No."

1. Training Source
2. Credits/Clock Hours

09

Have you completed any college coursework in the plumbing trade? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted. If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting and clicking the Evaluation Services link. For more information on foreign education credentials, please visit and click on Other Information.

• Yes
• No

10

Have you completed any post-high school technical training in plumbing?If "Yes", please upload your certificate of completion for review.

• Yes
• No

11

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. You must complete the application and answer 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 our

• Yes

12

SECTION 1INSTRUCTIONSSelect the box to the left of each item you have installed, maintained and/or repaired. If you have no experience with an item, select the no experience box. DEFINITIONSInstall means to prepare and place various plumbing equipment, components and systems into working service. This includes making piping system(s) changes, and making minor repairs or major adjustments in order to get maximum performance and efficient operation of new or replacement equipment.Maintain means the day-to-day care required to keep plumbing components and systems functioning which includes cleaning, storage, lubrication and minor adjustments.Repair means to correct faulty plumbing conditions. This work includes taking equipment apart to determine the cause(s) of the malfunction and the replacement of valves, pipe sections and/or adjustments to bring equipment and materials back to proper functioning order.

• Air Compressor Systems
• Bath Tubs
• Commercial Dish Washers
• Commercial Laundry Equipment
• Commercial Water Purification Equipment
• Convertors
• Copper Pipe
• Pipe (Drainage, Case, Concrete, Clay, etc.)
• Electronic (Heating and Air-Conditioning Controls)
• Expansion Joints
• Faucets
• Fire Control Sprinklers
• Hot Water Generators
• Hydrants
• Natural and LP Gas Systems
• Plastic Pipe
• Plumbing Systems (Sewerage, Water Distribution, Waste Disposal, etc.)
• Pneumatic Heating and Air-Conditioning Controls
• Pumps
• Regulators
• Sinks
• Steam Cooking Equipment
• Steel Pipe
• Sterilizers
• Traps
• Urinals
• Valves
• Water Closets
• Water Softening Equipment
• No experience with any of the above items

13

SECTION 2INSTRUCTIONSSelect the box to the left of each tool you have used. If you have no experience with a tool, select the no experience box.

• Acetylene and/or Electric Welder
• Air or Electric Hammer or Drill
• Cutting Torch
• Flange Jack
• Flaring Tool
• Lead Furnace
• Meter (Pyrometer, Velometer)
• Packing Tool
• Power Hack Saw
• Power Auger
• Reamer
• Sonic Tester
• Stock and Dies
• Sledging Tool
• Valve Reseating Tool
• No experience with any of the above tools

14

SECTION 3INSTRUCTIONSSelect the box to the left of the statement that best describes your training or experience in estimating labor, time and materials associated with the plumbing trade.

• A. I have more than 1 year of experience estimating labor, time and materials associated with the plumbing trade.
• B. I have between 6 months and 1 year of experience estimating labor, time and materials associated with the plumbing trade.
• C. I have successfully completed training in estimating labor, time and materials associated with the plumbing trade.
• D. I have NO training or experience in estimating labor, time and materials associated with the plumbing trade.

15

SECTION 4INSTRUCTIONSSelect the box to the left of the statement that best describes your training or experience in working from construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the plumbing trade.

• A. I have more than 1 year of experience in working from construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the plumbing trade.
• B. I have between 6 months and 1 year of experience in working from construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the plumbing trade.
• C. I have successfully completed training in the use of construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the plumbing trade.
• D. I have NO training or experience in the use of construction sketches, diagrams and/or blueprints in the plumbing trade.

Required Question

Skills & experience

Position Type

• Full-time

Work Schedule

• Monday to Friday

Location

This job may require you to travel to the following location

• Pennsylvania, 17120, United States

Compensation Rate

• $39,785.00 - 59,384.00