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Salary : $44,890.00 - $67,678.00 Annually
Location : Lebanon County, PA
Job Type : Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number : N-2025-18457
Department : Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Division : MV Div Instln Mntnc
Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 22 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Job Code : 94320
Position Number : 00246593
Union : AFSCME
Bargaining Unit : J1
Pay Group : ST05
Bureau / Division Code : 00137105
Bureau / Division : Division of Installation Maintenance
Worksite Address : Building 11-62 Warehouse Road
Worksite Address : Fort Indiantown Gap
City : Annville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code : 17003
Contact Name : Lori Buffington
Contact Phone : 717.861.6773
Contact Email : lorbuffing@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you a highly skilled and dedicated plumbing professional with a strong work ethic and a passion for problem-solving? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is looking for a talented Plumber to join our Division of Installation Maintenance at Fort Indiantown Gap (FIG). In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing water control operations, including both aboveground and underground mains and lines, as well as fire hydrants across the installation. If you are ready to elevate your plumbing career and take on a rewarding new challenge, we have the ideal opportunity for you!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will carry out a range of skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to plumbing operations throughout FIG. You will manage and complete plumbing projects of all sizes, including new construction, repairs, and maintenance of existing buildings and facilities. Your responsibilities will include installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing water and sewer lines, as well as fire hydrants; conducting pressure tests; coordinating the winterization and de-winterization of buildings and facilities; performing water meter readings; installing and repairing kitchen and bathroom fixtures; and cutting, threading, and soldering pipes. While your work will be guided by general supervision, you will be expected to independently solve most operational challenges and maintain necessary administrative records as required by your tasks.
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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.
- 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 :
Special Requirements :
Additional Requirements :
Preferred Qualifications (not required) :
Legal Requirement :
In accordance with the seniority provisions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, this position was previously posted for seniority candidates. Since there were no seniority candidates, it is now open to all applicants.
How to Apply :
Veterans :
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :
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.
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Special Requirement -Do you possess a current driver's license which is not under suspension?
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.
Special Requirement - Do you possess a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a water or wastewater operator that is equal to or greater than a Class E, Subclass 1?
If so, please attach complete details about the program to your application.
If you answered yes to the above question, please provide your certification number and expiration date. If you answered no, type N / A in the text box below.
Do you possess two or more years of full-time experience performing plumbing installation and repair assignments independently in commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential structures?
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.
How many years of full-time experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing components and fixtures do you possess?
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.
Have you completed an approved apprenticeship in plumbing?
If Yes, 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, type N / A in the text box below.
Have you completed a high school vocational technical training program in the plumbing trade?
If you are claiming post-high school training in the above question, please provide your responses to the two items listed below. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N / A in the text box below.
Have you completed any college coursework in the plumbing trade?
If you are claiming credits / degree, you must upload a copy of your 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 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.
Have you completed any post-high school technical training in plumbing?
If Yes, you must upload your certificate of completion for review. You must attach your certificate(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a certificate(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.
Preferred Qualification -How many years of experience do you have in the operation, maintenance, and / or repair of water main breaks and the sanitizing of water mains due to main breaks?
Preferred Qualification -How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance, repair, and / or replacement of underground water mains and / or sewage lines?
Preferred Qualification -How many years of experience do you have with the installation and / or connection of service lines to water or sewage mains?
Preferred Qualification -Have you ever worked within hazardous conditions such as confined space, electrical currents, chemical exposure, etc.?
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